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Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC -T) - FT -
Location:
Saranac Lake, NY
Description:
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: The Addictions Counselor Trainee is responsible for maintaining a client caseload in which they identify goals and objectives to help improve emotional, social and daily functioning. The Addictions Counselor Trainee will complete substance use disorder (SUD) screenings, engages in care coordination planning, and co-facilitate groups in conjunction with an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or CASAC Advanced Counselor. Essential Functions (Job Duties) Responsible for assisting clients in creating and maintaining person centered treatment plans every 90 days in partnership with their supervisor. Attends weekly staff meetings, treatment teams and supervision. Completes mandatory documentation on EHR within timelines established by applicable regulations. Empowers clients and encourages client's choice in matters affecting them, demonstrating receptive attitudes and sensitivity to choices based on racial, cultural and ethnic heritage, and sexual orientation. Provides linkage with appropriate community resources by maintaining knowledge of other systems, making referrals and identifying unmet needs (e.g., recreational transportation, adaptive phone equipment, insurance eligibility, etc.). Refers clients and families to appropriate crisis management and/or behavioral health services. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in collaboration with clients, clients' families, multidisciplinary staff, and referral agencies with intensive supervision. Provide individual, group and/or family counseling for substance use disorders with intensive supervision. Ability to collaborate with other local agencies (DSS, Probation, Drug Court). Complete urine drug screens on clients. Comply with Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), New York State and Federal regulations, laws and ethical guidelines. Competencies Decision Making Collaboration Skills Results Driven Communication Proficiency Technical Capacity Teamwork Orientation Thoroughness Flexibility Crisis Management Time Management Emotional Intelligence Confidentiality Required Education and Experience Associate of Applied Science Degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling from an accredited school. High school diploma or GED equivalent and CASAC Trainee certificate. Actively working toward CASAC examination. Experience working with mental health and substance use population is preferred. Citizen Advocates, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon Citizen Advocates, Inc.'s receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
Company:
Citizen Advocates
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC -T) - FT - is a Social Services Counselor Job at Citizen Advocates located in Saranac Lake NY. Find other listings like Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC -T) - FT - by searching Oodle for Social Services Counselor Jobs.
Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC -T) - FT - is a Social Services Counselor Job at Citizen Advocates located in Saranac Lake NY. Find other listings like Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC -T) - FT - by searching Oodle for Social Services Counselor Jobs.