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    Sr. Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Albany, United States - Whitney M Young Jr Health Center

    Whitney M Young Jr Health Center
    Whitney M Young Jr Health Center Albany, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The Senior Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Sr. SUD-C) at Whitney Young Health serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing recovery-oriented care to individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), co-occurring mental health conditions and chronic co-morbid health issues in the Office of Addictions Services and Supports (OASAS) licensed treatment program(s). The Sr. SUD-C plays an integral role in the facilitation of integrated services-conducting screenings, assessments, individual and group psychoeducation and referrals in the treatment of substance use disorders. While the Sr. SUD-C develops individualized treatment plans, grounded in best practices and harm reduction strategies designed to empower patients in the pursuit of optimal physical and behavioral health-work is conducted under the general direction and supervision of senior staff, with latitude allowed for the exercise of judgement in the performance of clinical duties.

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Conducts screenings and face-to-face assessments for all patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders; presents assessments to the multi-disciplinary treatment team and reassesses patients on an on-going basis
    • Completes level of care determinations and OASAS LOCADTR
    • Maintain the ability to utilize the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders for individuals with substance abuse disorders.
    • Maintains knowledge and skills utilized in the treatment of substance use disorders, harm reduction and evidence based treatment approaches.
    • Sustains a patient caseload and maintains productivity pursuant to industry standard.
    • Conducts Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Fagerstrom Nicotine Screening and other evidenced based risk assessments
    • Assists patients in developing an individual treatment plan in conjunction with multidisciplinary treatment team and other patient collaterals, as appropriate.
    • Conducts individual and group psychoeducation and counseling.
    • Maintains and protects accurate and timely documentation via the electronic health record (EHR) in adherence with OASAS regulations, OMIG guidelines and WYH policies.
    • Assists in providing a safe and respectful environment for treatment.
    • Attends and participates in all assigned meetings and committees.
    • Collaborates with other community service providers; ensuring patients have access to a full continuum of care to address individualized needs as identified by the multidisciplinary treatment team and supervisor.
    • Serves as liaison for community based addictions committees (i.e., PSCC, Drug Courts)
    • Provides consultation services and educational sessions to clinic staff, and other community based organizations.
    • Assists with crisis intervention strategies for patients in need of redirection/de-escalation
    • Compiles clinical progress reports for patients involved in community based diversion and other criminal justice system programming
    • Serves as member of the integrated BH Quality Improvement Committee
    • Facilitates referrals to other community based organizations, inpatient/residential facilities and alternative levels of care as appropriate.
    • Encourages introduction to various support activities, including recovery-oriented mutual support programs and other self-help groups and other social support opportunities.
    • Continues to seek and develop professional growth and activities.
    • Maintains a professional relationship with patients, peers, other providers and the community.
    • Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
    • Displays an ability to articulate and ascertain HIPAA, client confidentiality and corporate compliance.
    • Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e. DHHS HRSA and NYSDOH, and all accreditation standards (e.g. Joint Commission and NCQA-PCMH).
    • Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission and Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center.
    • Completes other duties as assigned.
    Requirements

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Bachelor's Degree in a human services or a healthcare related field and possession of a NYS State Credential as an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or provisional (CASAC-P).

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Master's Degree in human services or a healthcare related field

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.

    Salary Range: $ $25.75 hourly
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