Job Information
Catholic Health Substance Use Disorder Counselor Clearview in Cheektowaga, New York
Salary: 25.06-37.60 USD
Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: Flex shift 7-3, 8-4, 9-5. 10-6, 11-7, 12-8, 1-9, 2-10, 3-11, Rotating weekends and holidays, Days and Evenings with weekend and holiday rotation five eight hour shifts
Summary:
The SUD counselor provides group, individual and family therapy within the treatment philosophies and policies of the program, utilizing evidence based practices. This position is responsible for the evaluation of, and delivery of care and service to all individuals who present for care, treatment and service. The SUD counselor is responsible for the accuracy and timely completeness of the medical record.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Q.H.P. status preferred
If hired with CASAC-T or LMHC-P, obtaining full licensure within three (3) years of date of hire is strongly encouraged
Experience in substance abuse or allied health field preferred
Demonstrated knowledge or evidence of training regarding the stages of human development
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one-year experience providing chemical dependency counseling, and/or counseling in an allied or related field preferred
Experience treating patients with co-occurring disorders preferred
Orientation and training will be provided with the expectation that, within 90 days of hire date, the SUD counselor will demonstrate a satisfactory level of competence in most areas of performance with minimal supervision
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Demonstrated experience specific to clinical/medical documentation and record keeping
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
Bi-Lingual abilities appropriate to population served may provide additional opportunity for communication. (not required)
Documentation must be legible, concise, and professional
Must demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with all patients who present for care, treatment and service
Must function as a clinical team member, integrating the Core Values and Mission into all daily activities
Experience with, and aptitude for basic computer skills
REQNUMBER: 26397