Full-time Inpatient Counselor

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location: Inpatient Facility - Saranac Lake, NY

Position: Full-time Counselor

Shift/Schedules: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Pay Range Levels:

• Counselor without a credential: $45,000.00/year
• CASAC-T / CASAC-P: $47,008/year to $49,004/year
• CASAC to CASAC - Masters: $58,500/year to $72,000/year
• MHC / MSW: $67,000/year to $68,000/year
• LMSW / LMHC: $75,000/year to $100,000/year

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Qualified Health Professional, functions as a primary counselor responsible for the effective case management of an appropriate caseload.

Education and Training: Minimum requirement of an associate degree in Human Services or related field. Bachelor’s or master's degree preferred. CASAC Trainee (Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) certification preferred as per NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) regulations. Committed to obtaining QHP status according to area of discipline and per OASAS regulations. First Aid and CPR certification required.

Experience and Work Knowledge: Knowledge of modern principles and practices of chemical dependency programs and treatment services.

Physical Demands: No extraordinary physical demands required.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Actively participate in clinical supervision.
• Function as a supportive multi-disciplinary team member.
• Support client retention initiatives.
• Facilitate didactic lectures related to chemical dependency.
• Facilitate and document group therapy sessions.
• Complete thorough admission procedure for clients.
• Complete accurate and thorough comprehensive assessments and diagnostic impressions.
• Develop client-centered, behaviorally oriented service plans.
• Discuss viable and appropriate aftercare planning with clients throughout treatment.
• Secure appropriate recovery environment for clients upon discharge from program.
• Provide weekly individual sessions for a client a minimum of 50 minutes in duration.
• Document weekly treatment plan review and progress notes, clearly identifying treatment received and progress demonstrated.
• Develop Aftercare plans that accurately reflect client progress.
• Create discharge summaries that accurately reflect client progress and rationale for discharge.
• Complete accurate documentation of case management and counseling responsibilities (individual and supplemental notes).
• Adhere to documentation time frames.
• Communicate in an objective manner with colleagues regarding client concerns, either in verbal or written (e-mail/clinical log) form.
• Demonstrate consistent improvement of counseling skills and techniques.
• Display professional image, appearance and behavior reflective of SJRC Mission, policies and procedures.
• Provide weekend and holiday coverage.
• Actively pursue CASAC Trainee and/or upper level QHP credential.
• Maintain continues professional education.
• Assure compliance with state, federal, CARF standards/regulations and SJRC policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in meetings, committees, and quality assurance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Counselor.