Substance Abuse Counselor

We have multiple Counselor positions open at Caz Recovery at our Buffalo, Eden & Lockport locations! *QHP required! Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Responsible for carrying a resident caseload.  Assists the Clinical Coordinator with the development of other clinical staff members.  Completes clinical documentation, reporting and record keeping.  Assists with monitoring of clinical documentation and utilization review processes as assigned.  Provides substance use screening, intake, orientation and assessment as necessary.  Provides substance use diagnostic impression as determined by LOCADTR.  Provides treatment planning, individual and group counseling, family counseling services, psycho-education and case management services.  Facilitates counseling sessions and groups with residents, couples, and family members.  Provides crisis intervention, education and referral to residents and family members.  Oversees regular consultation with other providers, legal agencies, managed care providers and other needed services; as well as oversight of staff completion within this area.  Conducts discharge planning and care coordination as needed.  Makes referrals, coordinates services and maintains regular ongoing consultations with other providers, managed care organizations, legal agencies, etc.  Ensures that all individualized vocational/educational goals are developed for all residents.  Facilitates didactic/treatment phases and process groups.  Provides oversight and completes documentation as per agency requirements.  Participates in weekly supervision sessions.  Collaborates with other clinical and medical staff members in advocating for residents during Medicaid managed care and insurance company reviews.  Oversees the compliance of all program activities with agency policy and procedure, as well as the requirements of all regulatory authorities.  Assists with oversight of the program site medication policy and procedures.  Conducts breathalyzer and toxicology screening as necessary.  Assists with transportation as needed.  Is available for on-call responsibilities.  Is available for 24-hour coverage when needed.  Participates in weekly staff meetings and case conference.  Facilitates the resident government’s enforcement of program rules and regulations.  Takes precautionary measures to limit transmission of communicable diseases (i.e., HIV, Hepatitis B, TB etc.).  Serves on agency committees as requested.  Carries out additional duties essential to the above-stated responsibilities as assigned.  Is mindful of and integrates Trauma-Informed Care and its five principles in all duties and interactions with fellow staff, residents, and external partners.  Maintains compliance with all required rules and regulations including Federal Confidentiality (42 CFR, Part 2), HIPAA, Medicaid and/or HUD, and any others.  Regular attendance at work location.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications  Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field.  A minimum of three years’ counseling experience.  A CASAC, CASAC Level 2, Advanced or Master’s level CASAC or other Qualified Health Professional qualification.  In addition the qualifications above, a valid New York State driver’s license is required. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate: Eden, NY 14057: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person