Counselor

Counselor - Full Time.  On Site, Calverton, NY.  Sun-Th or Tues-Sat 2p-10p.  This position is eligible for applicable shift pay differentials.

Addiction Treatment Counselors will deliver care through individual and group therapy for patients and family members and are responsible for the day-to-day counseling and case management requirements of a licensed inpatient medically supervised stabilization and withdrawal program, rehabilitation program, and reintegration program. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Direct care delivery including but not limited to assessment of physiologic and psychosocial health status
• Deliver modality specific care including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and relapse prevention 
• Interview patients, establishing treatment goals and plan
• Maintain understanding of current treatments, knowledge, and practices in addiction care and prioritize the use of best and evidence-based practices 
• Maintain documentation, patient files, and statistics as required by departmental policies and funding sources
• Work collaboratively with the medical and nursing teams to develop personalized treatment plans 
• Field clinically-related telephone calls and respond as indicated to promote optimal patient care 
• Support efforts of the Wellbridge research team to implement program improvement and patient outcomes. Manage and promote relationship with academic and research institutions to promote addiction research and training
• Provide crisis support to other clinicians and patients, as needed and in emergency situations 
• Participate in regular clinical team meetings. Work closely with the clinical and advocacy teams to coordinate services to patients
• Serve as a liaison and assist with community outreach/presentations
• Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision, and values

OTHER DUTIES:   

This job description is intended to provide general guidance and not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of relevant activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

For patient care needs, this is an on-site role.  Clearly communicate and exchange information verbally and electronically.  Consistent computer and phone, general office equipment use. Generally sedentary, traversing office and facility areas.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years (2) of full-time satisfactory experience in addiction care, BA and one year of experience preferred
• Valid License as counselor or related-fields (CASAC, CASAC-T, MSW and/or MHC) in the State of New York
• Current BLS certification or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
• Familiarity with all relevant healthcare standards: OASAS, ASAM, JCAHO, etc. 
• Demonstrated communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with data management and electronic records 
• Strong problem solving, conceptual, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications 

• Specific experience with stabilization and withdrawal management care and/or rehabilitation settings 
• Experience with therapeutic groups (preferably addiction-oriented), therapeutic communities, and inpatient care
• Knowledge of medications assisted treatment (MAT) and how behavioral interventions can support and improve outcomes for MAT 
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary and/or research team