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Substance Abuse Counselor

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A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$27,078 / year median in New York

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Outpatient addiction treatment facility is looking for a part time Substance abuse Mental Health counselor. Experience with substance use disorders. Experience with a wide range of mental health disorders and CBT, MI, and Seeking Safety skills.
Responsibilities include:
1) Provide individual counseling and case management services to clients; 2) Lead group counseling sessions; 3) Maintain timely documentation including progress notes, group notes, treatment plans; 4) Conduct intakes, level of care determinations, psychiatric screening, bio-psychosocial assessments and involve family members in treatment; 5) Participation in case conferences, in-service trainings and individual supervision; 6) Additional duties will be determined by the Clinical Director. Qualifications Must be a QHP and hold at least one of the following: LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCAT, LMHC and have at least 2 years' experience in mental health and/or alcoholism and drug treatment. Must have experience with having a patient case load Salary commensurate with experience.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$32.00 - $38.00 per hour
Education:
Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
Addiction counseling: 2 years (Preferred) Mental health counseling: 2 years (Preferred) Clinical counseling: 2 years (Preferred) Clinical documentation: 2 years (Preferred) EMR systems: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
LMHC (Preferred) LMSW (Preferred)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in White Plains, NY 10601