Substance Use Disorder Counselors

at  Catholic Charities Community Services

Description
Are you looking for a rewarding career as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor?
If that is you, then look no further! Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster has several positions open throughout Sullivan and Orange Counties (Middletown, Newburgh, and Monticello)

SUMMARY:

The Chemical Dependency Counselor is responsible for intakes, individual, group and family
counseling, may also provide continuing care and services to significant others. He/she is also responsible for the documentation of case records.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• GED/High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Three years’ experience counseling people with substance use disorder and co-occurring psychiatric needs.

SKILLS, LICENSES, AND/OR COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• CASAC or other QHP license
• Chemical Dependency Counselor will maintain full compliance with Federal confidentiality regulations governing substance abuse records as outlined in 42 CFR Part and with the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164).

1. Conduct intakes, provide individual, group and family counseling as assigned by the Program Director.
2. Maintain caseload and all required documentation.
3. Participate in group and individual supervision as required by the Program Director.
4. Attend seminars and training as assigned by the Program Director and maintain continuing education as required by licensing agency.
5. Attend all staff meetings, case conferences, or other meetings as required by Program Director.