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The Office of Addiction Services and Supports · 3 days ago

Addictions Counselor Assistant (McPike Addiction Treatment Center) (NY HELPS)

Utica, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The Office of Addiction Services and Supports is dedicated to providing comprehensive addiction services. The Addictions Counselor Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the treatment team by assisting with counseling, treatment planning, and various clinical activities related to client care.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assists with individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning and clinical activities as assigned

Assists in developing, assessing, and modifying individual treatment plans by providing information gathered through direct observation and discussion with patients

Provides coordination of care with referral sources regarding admission and discharge, including referrals for aftercare

Searches patient belongings upon admission

Completes required client and facility documentation both electronic and paper as appropriate

Conducts and monitors recreational, vocational, and social activities as needed

Assists with patient transportation, room searches, and urine toxicology collection

Prepares room and client supplies for new admissions (bedding, bath, etc.)

Conducts routine rounds and documents observations

May provide training or guidance to newer or sporadic (hourly/contract) peers, particularly in relation to the routines, procedures, and policies of the ATC

May complete insurance calls and documentation regarding coordination of care with financial/insurance entities

Monitors clients and ensures building safety and security

Participates in meal preparation and distribution

Communicates shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transition

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Addiction treatment experienceCounseling skillsCommunication skillsCASAC certificationCrisis interventionTeam collaborationDocumentation skills

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

Candidates must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs

Candidates must be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information

Prospective employees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs

Prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks

Prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)

Preferred

30 college credits in a human services field may be substituted for the one year of communication experience

10 college credits in specific alcoholism, substance abuse or chemical dependency courses may be substituted for the one year of specialized experience

150 clock hours of relevant addictions for CASAC credential eligibility may be substituted for the one year of specialized experience