Junior Counselor CASAC-T

Overview

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The primary function of the Junior Counselor is to provide support to patients to reduce barriers to treatment and keep patients engaged in addiction treatment services. They will model competency in recovery and ongoing coping skills while encouraging patients in recovery. The incumbent will work with participants on-site within the clinics. They will leverage their education and continued training to promote engagement in counseling, through care planning, treatment and discharge.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery.
• Establish supportive and therapeutic relationships with clients to foster trust and growth.
• Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed.
• Collaborate with clients to create individualized treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and document client progress, updating treatment plans as necessary.
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including medical and psychiatric staff, to deliver holistic care.
• Refer clients to additional services and community resources as appropriate.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and case conferences to ensure alignment of care.
• Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with regulations and policy.
• Stay current on best practices and emerging trends in substance use treatment through ongoing professional development.
• Uphold START’s mission and values in all interactions with clients, staff, and stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned, both at program locations and in the community.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

Physical Requirements

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position which are reviewed in each individual case.

Location : New York, NY

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000

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