About this role
Overview
Addiction Counselor
Healthcare staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US!
$25.82-$32.61 per hour
Tuesday - Saturday
Tuesday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2pm-10pm
Up to $3k Sign-on bonus!
A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.
Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.
The Role
The Addiction Counselor is an integral member of the clinical team, responsible for managing a caseload of patients with substance use disorders. They provide individual counseling, facilitate and co-facilitate therapeutic groups, and use a trauma-informed approach to support each patient’s recovery. Key duties include conducting assessments, screenings, intake, orientation, psycho-education, and referrals, as well as completing sample swabs and participating in crisis intervention when needed. The counselor also collaborates with internal and external teams to coordinate care, helps patients access appropriate levels of treatment, and maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation. Depending on credentials and experience, this work may be co-facilitated with other staff members.
Responsibilities
What You Will Do
- Develops a treatment plan in concert with the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor that reflects an understanding of specialized Track issues as related to the physical, medical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs and specific diagnosis.
- Uses a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with patients and internal and external treatment team members to help support patients in their treatment and recovery.
- Provides clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
- Works closely with patients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.
- Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients from the referral source and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of patient interviews.
- Based on assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies in an effort to help patients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs.
- Assists patients with scheduling an admission or first appointment date at the program or facility where they are referred.
- Monitors patient access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.
Qualifications
Who You Will Be
- Someone with a High School Diploma or Equivalent
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field;
OR
- Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
- At least One (1) year of related experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorders (SUD).
- Knowledge and/or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment.
- Knowledge of and experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders.
- Knowledge of the laws regarding personnel and client information.
Additional Information
The compensation offered for this role is dependent on experience and credentials.
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About Samaritan Daytop Village
For more than 60 years, Samaritan Daytop Village has been improving the quality of life for New Yorkers facing adversity. We are nationally recognized for our treatment of substance use disorder as well as the veteran-specific approach we pioneered. Our continuum of services also includes health and mental health care, transitional and supportive housing, educational and vocational assistance, peer-assisted recovery, and specialized programs for adolescents, families and seniors.
Annually, Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 43,000 people at more than 80 programs throughout New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley, and we continue to grow.
In the past year, our organization has grown rapidly - both in staff size and location. We are always looking for dedicated, talented and compassionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others and grow with a leading employer. Visit https://samaritanvillage.org/about-good/careers to learn more, or email your resume to [email protected].
What you'll do
- The Addiction Counselor manages a caseload of patients with substance use disorders, providing individual counseling and facilitating therapeutic groups. They conduct assessments, coordinate care, and assist patients in accessing appropriate treatment levels.
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