What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Counselor (CASAC/CASAC 2) position at Camelot of Staten Island, Inc.?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Outpatient Services Counselor is responsible for performing administrative tasks for the Outpatient Program Director, managing a caseload of clients, and performing the following tasks under regular supervision:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Under Regular Supervision):
- Conduct Substance Use Disorder and Co-Occurring Disorder screening;
- Perform intake interviews assigned clients as needed.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions
- Conduct family counseling specific to the addiction competencies identified in TAP 21 relating to counseling families, couples, and significant others.
- Conduct client orientations
- Perform Substance Use Disorder assessment
- Substance Use Disorder Diagnostic Impression
- LOC as determined by LOCADTR
- Participate in Treatment Planning
- Provide Psycho-education training to clients in order to enhance their ability in the provision of treatment based upon client’s current needs.
- Participate in crisis intervention
- Client education
- Coordinate client referrals as needed
- Perform case management & care coordination services
- Be responsible for keeping all documentation and records on caseload current and in compliance with code requirements.
- Administrative supervision (permitted by CASAC Level 2 or higher)
FUNCTIONS NOT PERMITTED:
- Clinical supervision
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- CASAC/CASAC-T and one (1) years’ experience in a substance abuse treatment program.
- Must complete Supporting Recovery with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) and Introductory Training in the Addictions, including ethics training for addiction professionals (6 hours) & overview of confidentiality (3 hours) within 3 months of hire.
- Be dependable, reliable, role model & flexible
- Must be computer literate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000