Counselor

　　ANNOUNCEMENT OF

　　PROFESSIONAL

　　VACANCY

　　Applications are invited for consideration to the following position

　　Department:

　　STAR Program / Medicine

　　Budget Title:

　　Counselor

　　Salary Range:

　　(Based Upon Experience)$35,000.00 - $85,000.00

　　Descriptive Title:Counselor

　　Part - time or full - time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 18.75 to 37.5 hours per week.

　　Vacancy

　　24-5

　　Description of Duties:

　　-Record session notes and patient follow-up in the electronic medical record and database systems, as required by funders. -Provide evaluation, assessment, intervention and counseling services to inpatients, outpatients identified as having problems related to drug/alcohol use. -Maintain close collaboration with MD-s for those patients receiving Buprenorphine treatment. -Maintain close collaborations with offsite treatment providers through phone follow-up. -Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences & mental health meetings and serve as a resource for staff & patients on chemical dependency & treatment -Ensure referral for services not available on-site, such as inpatient detox and methadone & maintain collaborations with providers through phone follow-up -Participate in community-based outreach activities. -Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for patients on the issues of chemical dependency and drug use, mental health disorders and integrating Seeking Safety into the treatment when appropriate. Conduct comprehensive intake and assessments on clients needing mental health and / or substance abuse care,develop comprehensive treatment plans and reassessments

　　Qualifications:

　　REQUIRED: New York State licensed social worker or mental health counselor. Experience with harm reduction and relapse prevention counseling and time effective, solution-focused and cognitive behavioral treatment models. Experience with dually diagnosed population and group counseling skills a must. Effective written, organizational and interpersonal skills. PREFERRED: Experience with HIV+ populations preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred. Familiarity with Buprenorphine treatment preferred. Experience with integration of Seeking Safety intervention preferred. Experience using electronic medical records preferred. CASAC or CASAC Eligible preferred.

　　Persons interested should mail their resume and a letter of introduction

　　Additional Information:Interested candidates should submit their letter of introduction and resume to: [email protected]

　　Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 02/15/24

　　The Research Foundation is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics/genetic information, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, prior arrest or conviction records, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local law.