REPORTS TO: Clinical Director
PAY RANGE: $22.50-26.00 depending on experience
ABOUT DELPHI RISE:
We pride ourselves on providing a continuum of substance use services including treatment, school-based counseling and education, housing, supports for individuals returning from incarceration, and Health Home care management services. We are committed to equity and inclusion, and to supporting the professional development and well-being of our talented employees.
SUMMARY:
The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for providing culturally-competent, trauma-informed and person-centered care in our OASAS licensed Outpatient and Open Access programs. Our ideal candidate will be comfortable with both harm reduction and abstinence-based recovery models: our clients define recovery on their own terms, and we provide the support necessary to help them achieve their personal goals.
The Counselor will join a talented and diverse team of professionals, ranging from medical staff to counselors to peer advocates. As a part of a team, they will be responsible for providing substance use evaluations; individual, family and group counseling services; and other supports as needed.
This is a part-time other position with negotiable weekday and weekend hours. Total hours would be up to 21.5 per week.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide services to individuals with a history of substance use disorder and related challenges in both the Outpatient and Open Access programs.
- Conduct substance use disorder assessments and make recommendations for an initial plan of care, engaging the client to fully develop a personalized recovery plan.
- Maintain documentation of client assessments and progress according to OASAS clinical standards.
- Address barriers and social conditions that are impacting sustained recovery through community partnerships, and referrals to health and social service organizations.
- Offer recovery support resources and comprehensive transition planning following an episode of care.
- Maintain client confidentiality and ethical conduct in accordance with Delphi Rise’s compliance plan.
- Attend and actively participate in weekly staff meetings and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
- Attend trainings, workshops, and clinical supervision to keep current with best practices, techniques, and professional development.
- Utilize and document the use of evidenced based curriculum in counseling.
- Complete evaluations, treatment requests, and progress reports for eligibility determinations for Monroe County Social Services.
- Conduct Impaired Driver evaluations.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum requirements for this position:
- A Bachelor’s is required, through a Master’s degree preferred
- Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or other Qualified Healthcare Professional (QHP), -OR-
- Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T) with two years of experience -OR-
- Minimum of five years of experience in counseling and eligible and working towards becoming a QHP
- Excellent computer skills
- Demonstrates cultural humility in all interactions, and willing to work in an environment that centers diversity, equity and inclusion
- Ability to successfully engage clients of all backgrounds
Delphi Rise is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Delphi Rise is an inclusive, welcoming organization and we actively encourage diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer always.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for our job opportunities, and we will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at Alexander LiPera, HR Administrator: 585-467-2230, ext. 429.
