The counselor provides direct supervision counseling services as part of an interdisciplinary team for individuals with substance use disorders and their families, working on specific treatment goals. Essential functions include conducting comprehensive intake evaluations, providing individual counseling within structured treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree in a human services discipline along with one year of related experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with experience in drug/alcohol dependence treatment being preferred. Candidates must possess the CASAC Certification upon hire, or be working towards it, and demonstrate knowledge of group therapy concepts and legal rights concerning addicted persons.
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Job Location (Full Address): 2613 W Henrietta Rd, Suite C, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623 Opening: Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: Compensation Range: $22.45 - $30.31 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job.
Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities
GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides counseling services, under direct supervision, as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team caring for alcoholics, addicts and drug abusing persons and their families. Works on specific treatment goals as designed with supervision. Essential Functions
Conduct comprehensive intake evaluations with individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Assess substance use history, including type, frequency, and patterns of use, along with the psychological, medical, social, legal, vocational, and educational impacts. Review prior treatment history and evaluate motivation for change, psychological dependence, personal resources, and relevant family history. Prepare written and verbal clinical reports for multidisciplinary intake review and diagnostic conferences while maintaining required productivity and documentation standards.
Communicate with patients and collaborate with healthcare providers, social service agencies, employers, and criminal justice partners, ensuring compliance with confidentiality laws and patient rights. Provide information to the treatment team to support diagnostic assessment and care planning.
Provide individual counseling within a structured treatment plan for individuals with substance use disorders. Use strong listening, empathy, supportive confrontation, and motivational skills to support patient engagement, treatment participation, and long-term recovery. Communicate treatment team decisions and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members as patient needs evolve.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, updates, discharge summaries, and interagency communications.
Apply knowledge of the psychological, behavioral, social, and physical effects of substance use, including alcohol, opiates, stimulants, sedatives, and hallucinogens. Understand treatment approaches such as detoxification, medication-assisted treatment, drug-free programs, and the use and limitations of drug screening tools. Utilize community resources including detox programs, rehabilitation services, residential treatment, vocational support, and self-help programs.
Support group counseling processes, participate in continuing education and in-service training, and engage in regular clinical supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to human services and 1 year of related experience required - Or equivalent combination of education and experience - Experience in drug/alcohol dependence treatment preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Ability to work as a directly supervised co-therapist in group therapy for alcohol/drug dependent persons and has a working knowledge of the concepts underlying group therapy including role of feelings, defenses required - Knowledge of legal rights and societal attitudes toward the alcoholic/addicted person in and out of treatment required LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - CASAC Certification upon hire preferred The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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