Full-time Family Counselor

St.

Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers Location:

Inpatient Facility -

Saranac Lake, NY Position:

Full-time Counselor Shift/schedule:

Monday-Friday / 8:00a-4:30p

Pay Range Levels:

Counselor without a credential: $45,000.00/year

CASAC-T / CASAC-P

$47,008/year to $49,004/year CASAC to

CASAC Masters:

$58,500/year to $72,000/year

MHC / MSW

$67,000/year to $68,000/year

LMSW / LMHC

$75,000/year to $100,000/year

Position Summary:

Functions as a family counselor responsible for conducting a wide range of individual and group counseling services within a multi-disciplinary treatment team throughout the agency.

Education and Training:

A Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a CASAC with three (3) years multi-disciplinary experience in the field of chemical dependency/family counseling. Master's and QHP preferred. CPR certification required.

Experience and Work Knowledge:

Knowledge of modern principles and practices of alcohol and chemical dependency treatment with specialized focus on family structures/dynamics and best practices therapy.

Physical Demands:

No extraordinary physical demands required.

Special Considerations:

Work within a trauma informed environment. Adhere to Sanctuary commitments. Commitment to Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Open Communication, Democracy, Nonviolence and Growth and Change performing the job duties.

Essential Duties:

Conducts initial family assessment/interview. Maintains communications with family members on releases regarding family sessions. Conducts a variety of therapeutic and psychoeducational family groups, meetings, and sessions related to family sessions with residents and/or their loved ones. Facilitates individual/conjoint sessions with family members/loved ones, residents, and primary counselors. Conducts psycho-educational, didactic lectures and/or groups to residents covering topics related to family and family dynamics. Assumes responsibilities of primary counselor for limited number of residents as needed. Assumes responsibilities of group counselor when needed to cover absences, vacations,gaps in staffing as needed. Actively participates in team meetings (family and clinical), case studies, staffing, task forces, committees, and quality assurance activities. Other duties as assigned. Responsible for maintaining and pursuing continuing education and development. Maintains or pursues current NYS license(s) and/or credentials as appropriate.