What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Counselor position at Catholic Charities of Long Island?
ADDICTION TREAMENT COUNSELORS - Talbot House – Bohemia, LI - 2 Positions
(Work Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 8 PM – 8:30 AM OR Monday – Friday 3 PM – 11 PM)
We are always looking for individuals to join the mission of Catholic Charities and offer “Care with Dignity…Life with Hope.”
Program Description: Talbot House is a 24-hour Residential Stabilization Program licensed by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to provide short-term, medically monitored withdrawal and stabilization services to adult men and women._
Position Description: We are seeking an experienced Addiction Treatment Counselor _ to work in our residential stabilization program located in Bohemia, LI. In this role, you will provide education and treatment services to persons with substance use disorders. A full benefits package accompanies the position including time off (vacation, personal, sick), 18 paid holidays, health/dental, free life insurance, and a retirement savings program.
Responsibilities:
➢ Conduct individual, group, provide psycho-education to clients, screen and assess clients, offer treatment planning and discharge planning.
➢ Perform general intake and admission activities for clients accepted for admission based on the regulations of the OASAS Part 820.
➢ Maintain client chart documentation on assigned client caseload
➢ Provide client training on medication assisted treatment and Narcan administration.
➢ Complete all regulatory reporting as per the OASAS Part 820, following admissions and discharge policies and procedures, relapse prevention protocols, monthly statistical reports, and bed monitoring.
➢ Assist in reviewing entitlements eligibility and assist case management with enrolling clients into insurance eligible programs.
Requirements:
➢ High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s a plus.
➢ Must have CASAC-T.
➢ Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
➢ Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
➢ Valid NYS Driver’s license.
TO APPLY: Email resume to: jobs@catholiccharities.cc or fax to: 516-733-7038. Please include “Addiction Treatment Counselor –Talbot House” in the subject line of your email.
Catholic Charities of Long Island – An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Bilingual Spanish/English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NY Driver's License (Required)
- CASAC-T (Required)
Work Location: In person
