The Office of Addiction Services and Supports · 4 months ago
Addictions Counselor Assistant, Hourly - McPike ATC
Utica, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22/hr - $22/hr
2+ years expThe Office of Addiction Services and Supports is dedicated to providing a continuum of addiction services with equity and compassion. They are seeking an Addictions Counselor Assistant to support the treatment team by assisting with counseling, monitoring patient safety, and completing necessary documentation.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists with individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning and clinical activities as assigned
Monitors the safety and security of facility and its patients and takes action to maintain a positive and healthy milieu
Assists with patient transportation, room searches, and urine toxicology collection
Prepares room and patient supplies for new admissions (bedding, bath, etc.)
Conducts routine rounds and documents observations
Completes required patient and facility documentation both electronic and paper as appropriate
Participates in meal preparation and distribution
Communicates shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transition
May complete insurance calls and documentation regarding coordination of care with financial/insurance entities
Provides patient transportation as needed in a NYS vehicle
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two years of experience, one year of which must have required the application of communication skills and one year must have been in a direct treatment capacity in an addictions treatment setting
An associate's degree in a human services field
Current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)-Trainee or CASAC-Provisional in New York State
Eligibility and maintenance of eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
Completion of a background investigation including checks against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL), Criminal Background Check (CBC), and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)
Company
The Office of Addiction Services and Supports
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Albany, New York, US
51-200 employeesFunding
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