Substance Abuse Counselor
Description
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.