Substance Abuse Counselor 2

Not-for-profit agency that has over 100 programs across Long Island and NYC seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor to work full time for is treatment center.

Position requires up to 2 evenings per week and rotating weekends. office is located in Hempstead and role reports to Program Director.

The Substance Abuse Counselor 2 is responsible for providing direct treatment services to clients of the New Path Treatment Center and oversight of interns of the program, and administrative and clinical supervision as needed in the absence of the Program Director.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct individual, family and group counseling sessions.

Provide consultation and treatment for family and related other individuals of clients.

Assess condition of client's progress and status during treatment sessions.

Record progress notes of each treatment session, detailing dates, types of counseling provided and nature of counseling, length of session and client progress.

Review client treatment plans as guide to treatment.

Plan, with Supervision and any criminal justice referral source, the long-range goals and any ancillary referral sources for clients.

Provide emergency coverage and crisis intervention.

Utilize the educational training, skills and experience obtained from advanced degree/certification to provide appropriate professional services, techniques and strategies for clients.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

QHP (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC)

QHP for at least three consecutive years preferred.

Possessing and maintaining a current and valid professional license/certification relevant to the position is a condition of employment and required for the position.

Minimum of three years of treatment experience in addiction services area required.

Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.

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