About this role
Overview
Spanish Bilingual Substance Use Counselor
Healthcare staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US!
Monday-Friday 6am-2pm
$24.72-$32.96 per hour
Up to 5k 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
Under general direction, the Substance Use Counselor is an integral member of the clinical team and serves as the primary counselor to a caseload of substance use disorder patients. The SU Counselor will manage a caseload of patients, provide individual and group counseling, conduct an assessment, coordinate services, psycho-education, referrals, and keep all required documentation up to date. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
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
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC Certification.
- Minimum One-Two (1-2) years of related experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) preferably within an Opioid Treatment Program.
- 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.
Other facts
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 Substance Use Counselor manages a caseload of patients, providing individual and group counseling while conducting assessments and coordinating services. They work collaboratively with patients and treatment teams to support recovery and ensure proper documentation.
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