Addiction Counselor
Seafield Center, Inc.
Title:Addiction Counselor
ID:5610
Department:Clinical
Location:Riverhead
Description
Since 1985, Seafield Center has helped people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction to begin the transforming journey to recovery. From detox and inpatient rehabilitation, to outpatient treatment and sober living recovery homes, we provide those battling addiction with the roadmaps towards healing. We are licensed by the New York State Office of Addiction Services & Supports and accredited by the Joint Commission.
Benefits Available for Full Time Employees:
+ Generous Paid Time Off Policy
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
+ Flexible Spending Account
+ Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)
+ Voluntary Life Insurance
+ Other Voluntary Benefits
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Retirement Program (401k)
MAIN FUNCTION:
+ To be responsible for the direct treatment of an assigned caseload of patients who are addicted to alcohol or any other mind/mood altering substances.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Provide group counseling to an assigned caseload.
+ Provide individual and family counseling.
+ Completes assessment and admission process.
+ Designs and implements treatment plans and treatment plan reviews (TPR’s).
+ Responsible for documentation of all services provided.
+ Maintains contact with referral sources, including EAP’s and Criminal Justice referral sources.
+ Generates and sends Referral Progress Reports.
+ Participates in weekly Case Conference meeting for treatment review of patients.
+ Attends weekly supervision.
+ Participates in staff meetings.
+ Assure that Seafield’s policies and procedures and federal regulations regarding confidentiality of the patient and their records are adhered to.
+ Complete patient Discharge Planning/Transitional Planning, Discharge UR, and referrals.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
+ Assessment & Referral
+ Treatment Planning and Review
+ Group Counseling
+ Individual Counseling
+ Family Counseling
+ Didactic Presentation
+ Documentation
+ Crisis Intervention
+ Age-Specific clinical skills - Adolescents
+ Age-Specific clinical skills - Geriatric
+ Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
CASAC or CASAC eligible, or B/S-B/A with working knowledge of substance abuse disorders.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
+ Largely sedentary with occasional walking and standing
+ Ability to talk and hear
+ Specific vision abilities for close and distant tasks
+ Proficiency with computer, phone, and office equipment
Full time and part time opportunities available $22.00 - $26.00
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