Salary: 25.06-37.60 USD

　　Facility: Pathways Buffalo

　　Shift: Shift 1

　　Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

　　Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

　　Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

　　Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

　　Hours: 6:00am to 2:00pm

　　Summary:

　　The Chemical Dependency Counselor provides group, individual, and family therapy within the treatment philosophies and policies of the program. This position is responsible for the evaluation of, and delivery of care and service to all individuals who present for care, treatment and service. The counselor is also responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the medical record. Counselors must maintain units of service as per their specific site mandates.

　　Responsibilities:

　　EDUCATION

　　High School Diploma or GED required

　　Qualified Health Professional (CASAC -T or CASAC) preferred

　　If hired with CASAC-T certification, obtaining CASAC certification within three (3) years of date of hire strongly encouraged

　　EXPERIENCE

　　Demonstrated experience specific to clinical documentation and record keeping

　　Minimum of two (2) years experience providing chemical dependency counseling, and/or counseling in an allied or related field preferred

　　Orientation and training will be provided, with the expectation that, within 90 days of employment, the employee will demonstrate a satisfactory level of competence in most areas of performance with minimal supervision

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Demonstrated experience specific to clinical/medical documentation and record keeping

　　Ability to work in a stressful environment

　　Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal

　　Bi-Lingual abilities appropriate to population served may provide additional opportunity for communication

　　Documentation must be legible, concise, and professional

　　Must demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

　　Must be able to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with all patients who present for care, treatment and service

　　Must function as a clinical team member, integrating the Core Values and VIP into all daily activities

　　Experience with, and aptitude for basic computer skills

　　REQNUMBER: 25480