Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor 2 Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Responsibility

To provide outpatient counseling services under direct supervision as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team caring for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) as well as patients with co-occurring mental health disorders (COD) and their families when indicated
Works on specific treatment goals as designed with supervision
Maintains productivity in accordance with program and departmental standards and complies with program and departmental policies and procedures
The Senior CDC may have direct supervisory or mentoring responsibilities for Counselor Interns
Performs intake evaluations by direct interview of persons applying for treatment
Assesses chemical use history including pattern, type, and amount of use of licit, prescription, or illicit substances
Assesses patients for symptoms of psychosocial dependence, motivation for change, and personal resources
Gathers family historical data concerning drug and alcohol usage, relationship, and current functioning
prepares oral and written clinical reports of interview
Prepares and submits written and oral reports with supervision
Carries out counseling of SUD and COD patients within the structure of a comprehensive treatment plan
Demonstrates listening skills, empathy, confrontation and supportive skills, ability to monitor patient compliance, participation, and motivation
Demonstrates ability to communicate treatment with other members of interdisciplinary team
Establishes long-term counseling relationships with patients
Demonstrates ability to work as a directly supervised therapist in group therapy for alcohol/drug dependent persons and has a working knowledge of the concepts underlying group therapy including role of feelings and defenses
Assists and facilitates the maintenance of group process
Establishes communication using established rules of confidentiality and laws concerning rights of patients, and uses correspondence with family, other health-related agencies, employers, criminal justice programs, and social service status
Provides clinical staff with these data for incorporation into diagnostic team assessment of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patients and their families
Maintains active case records including written treatment plans, problem- oriented progress notes, periodic updates of treatment plans, and appropriate documentation of incidents, discharge summaries, interagency communications, and correspondence
Participates in program staff development and informational activities including: Maintains continuing education in knowledge and skills affecting the discipline of chemical dependency counseling, and COD treatment, including attendance at in-service meetings
Provides onsite teaching to multi-disciplinary students observing program components and therapy
May give lectures/talks on specific topics to patients, and their families
Reports to clinical supervisor regularly for supervision of all clinical activity
Regular program staff/team meetings to review policy, and procedures as well as conduct case reviews
Assess patients for physical, behavioral signs of drug/alcohol use and perform BAC tests as needed
Assist staff in assessing patient's acting-out behavior, and develop a plan of action to help maintain the safety of other patients and staff in clinic
Provides supervision and consultation to Interns as assigned

Requirements

Master's degree in a discipline related to human services required
1+ years of related experience in drug/alcohol dependence treatment required
or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or (CASAC-T) required
If CASAC-T upon hire, successful completion of examination to remove the (T (training)) designation must be completed within 12 months of hire

Nice to have

Addiction treatment
Counseling theories and techniques
Clinical writing
Health and human services resources preferred

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