Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Elements Residential Program
- Syracuse, NY
- $21.00-24.84 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintains a case load and performs primary case work responsibilities including:
- Screening, intake, orientation
- Referrals
- Counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Patient/resident education
- Case management
- Reporting and record keeping
- Consultation with other professionals
- Coordination of care with other community providers
- Discharge planning
- Trains of staff, volunteers, and students/interns
- Performs Quality Assurance activities
- Provides services according to agency policies, procedures, program guidelines, and governmental regulations.
- Monitors provision of services when assigned.
- Evaluates programs and identifies strengths/weaknesses.
- Assists in problem resolution and implementation of supervisor approved program modifications.
- Participates in program administrative and clinical committees as assigned.
- Represents agency to the community.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Associate's degree in a related human services field required, bachelor's preferred.
- CASAC-T required.
- Two years of experience working with behavioral health and/or substance abuse issues.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License preferred.
- Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families.
- Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals.
- Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
- 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
- Company paid short-term disability insurance.
- Company sponsored life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).