Inpatient Counselor

Job Code: 21-1011

Salary: $16.10 - $38.65

Status: Full-Time, No-Exempt, Permanent

Location: Partridge House

Department: HS A/CDP Inpatient Program

Reports To: Senior Counselor

Telecommute: No

Fleet: Yes

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Background: PL101-630

Summary: The Partridge House Inpatient Counselor is under the supervision of the Senior Counselor and Inpatient Program Coordinator and is responsible to provide substance use disorder counseling.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• MANDATED REPORTER: Must become a mandated reporter prior to having contact with children in a job- related capacity and maintain that status throughout employment. This includes completing any necessary training and adhering to all reporting obligations as defined by applicable laws and tribal policies.
• Provide individual and group counseling to clients to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes
• Assist with facilitation of family education sessions, when necessary.
• Develop treatment plans and provide tobacco cessation and compulsive gambling counseling, when needed;
• Provide insight into the 12 steps of A.A./N.A. and other self-help opportunities with clients
• Maintain clients’ files including admission data, progress notes, staging tools, assignments and case consultation forms etc.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and case consultations;
• Maintain contact with referral agency by phone and/or written letter while client is in treatment;
• Collaboration with and maintain documentation for County and Tribal Drug Courts, DSS, Franklin County Probation, Federal Probation, and NYS Parole and other professionals to assist with client’s needs;
• Facilitates the involvement of family/significant others in family sessions, family education, and where appropriate, referral to family services.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive, and trauma-informed environment.
• Completion of documentation and paperwork to meet NYS OASAS regulations for admission, medical, utilization review, treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Continue education and training to obtain, advance, and/or maintain level of credential;
• Work in a team-based setting and help new staff and interns develop and implement skills needed.
• Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary;
• Responsible for client transport when necessary;
• Supervise and log in medications;
• Additional training requirements to meet OASAS standards;
• Other duties assigned by the Senior Counselor, Program Coordinator, or Clinical Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisor requirements for this position.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information maintained within the office, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

• If not certified, must work towards becoming a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T) or a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) within an appropriate time frame and maintain certification.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the disease concept of alcoholism, and how the disease affects the family and Native American communities in general.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment settings and an understanding of 12 step support programs, and other self-help programs, are an asset.
• Knowledge of cultural teachings and ceremonies preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certified (or willing to be certified).
• Native American preference applies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent AND
  • 2 years’ work experience in the field of substance abuse.

OR

• Associate’s Degree in a related field; AND
  • Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

OR

• LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, RN or equivalent licensure recognized by the State of New York as a Qualified Health Professional.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good reading, writing, verbal communication and computer skills. Computer testing in the applicable skills may be a requirement during the interview process.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor.

The successful candidate must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet policy.

The successful candidate must pass a OASAS and criminal background check and drug test prior to employment.