Substance Abuse Counselor

Manage a client caseload. Perform intakes, referral, placements, bio-psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention. Run substance abuse groups and work with a multidisciplinary team including MD, RN, LPN, CASAC and CSW. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a client caseload.
• Perform intakes, referral, placements, bio-psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
• Run substance abuse groups and work with a multidisciplinary team including MD, RN, LPN, CASAC and CSW.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Related duties as assigned.

Skills:

• H.S. diploma/ GED and CASAC or CASAC-T required.
• Knowledge of OASAS rules and regulations, and ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.