Chemical Dependency Counselor at Rochester Regional Health – POTSDAM, New York

SUMMARY

Performs all functions of counselor practice as outlined by NYS OASAS. Focus includes the development and implementation of individualized patient treatment plan with emphasis on counseling and guidance of recovery process.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: SLH-ELM ST

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health

SCHEDULE: M-F, 8:00AM-4:00PM. 1 weekend shift per pay period.

Minimum Requirements:
Required: Two years of college with specialization in chemical dependency or other human services area.

Licensure/Certification Registration Requirements:
Required: BLS
Preferred: CASAC

Required Experience:
Required: Two years of continuous abstinence, if recovering.
Preferred: One year of full-time employment in an inpatient setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. (15%) Works collaborative with medical team to develop treatment planning strategies.
2. (10%) Responsible for making appropriate referrals and discharge planning of patients.
3. (40%) Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient records.
4. (25%) Participate in daily group counseling efforts of the unit.
5. (10%) Responsible for acting as the primary Individual Counselor for patients in their recovery process.

Complexity of Work: Working in a high stress office and class room environment. Required to demonstrate knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of individual and group counseling as applied to the treatment of addiction and mental illness. Have the ability to work with other health care team members; within and outside the institution. Work closely with patients, families, and/or their significant others. Excellent communication skills are required.

Physical Requirements: Exposure to acute care, communicable diseases, and intoxicated persons.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

PAY RANGE: $22.00 - $28.25

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.