Job description

Join our team of expert clinicians who have a passion for helping people recover from drug abuse and addiction. Our counselors work with patients on an individual basis to help them get clean, stay clean and maintain their recovery. Our philosophy is to treat each patient as an individual, and to design a specific treatment program that best fits their unique needs. If you have experience working with individuals who have addiction issues or other medical issues and are looking for a rewarding profession, then this is the position for you.

Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical evaluations for appropriateness or individuals seeking admission to the Opioid Treatment Program, which includes screening and assessment;
• Plans, implements and evaluates an individualized Treatment Plan for each patient;
• Provides individual and group counseling services;
• Maintains patient records and reports;
• Monitors the collection of patient urine samples and keeps pertinent records;
• Collaborates with Supervisors and clinic staff regarding patient progress and patient services;
• Assesses the need or referrals to available support systems and community resources and facilitating that process when indicated;
• Collaborates with patients family members, Care Coordinators, Clinical Providers and Community Agencies in order to coordinate services as indicated within the patients’ treatment plan;
• Adheres to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct and continuing professional development and participates in ongoing professional training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current certification from NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), or possession of the requirements necessary to be designated as a Qualified Health Professional (QHP) as defined in Title 14 NYCRR Part 800.3 (L), with one year of experience or satisfactory completion of a training program in the treatment of substance use disorders.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates are required to maintain status as a QHP.

Depending on the nature of the assignment, at the time of appointment and throughout employment in this title, employees may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Candidates may be subject to a background investigation.

BENEFITS

Tuition Reimbursement available for work (approval based) related continued education.

· Flexible Spending Account (employee contribution) is available for Dependent Care $5,000 Maximum and Health Expenses $2,850 Maximum

· 13 Calendar year holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

· -Vacation Time: During the first year, employees are entitled to 10 Vacation days, earned at the rate of 2.75 per pay period totaling 10 days annually. Employees continue to earn vacation days in accordance with the schedule, reaching a maximum of 30 days per year. Unused vacation time rolls over each year until a maximum of 420 hours is reached.

· Sick Time: Earned at the rate of 1/2 day per pay period totaling 13 days annually. Unused sick time is rolled over each year, with no maximum rollover.

· Personal Leave: An employee is granted 4 days of personnel leave each year. Employees receive 7.5 hours on their 1st day and will accrue one additional day every quarter. After employee first anniversary 28 hours of personal days will be frontloaded at the beginning of each year worked. Unused personal time is rolled over into sick each year with no maximum rollover.

· Salary: Step increase every 12 months on July 1st completed year of service in addition to contractual raises through 2024.

· Membership in the New York State Retirement Pension System 5 year vested. In order to retire with Health benefits you need to work a total of 10 continuous years with the county and be 55.

Suffolk County Municipal Employees Benefit Fund.

· Short Term and Long Term Disability

· Dental and optical coverage

· Annual Prescription, hearing aid and specialist co-pay reimbursement

· All Members receive $50,000 of guaranteed life insurance at no cost.

· Financial and Retirement planning assistance

· Tax preparation reimbursement

· Legal assistance benefits

· Bereavement and survivor death benefits

· Identity & Fraud Protection

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,441.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hauppauge, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CASAC (Required)

Work Location: In person

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