Inpatient Counselor

Job Code: 21-1011

Salary: $16.10 - $38.65             

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Permanent

Department: HS A/CDP Inpatient Program

Location: Partridge House 

Reports To: Senior Counselor 

Telecommute: No

Fleet: Yes

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Background: PL101-630

Summary: 

Under the direction of the Senior Counselor provides support in substance abuse treatment by applying knowledge of addiction and its impact on individuals, families, and Native American communities. Maintains strict confidentiality while supporting recovery through treatment approaches, self-help programs, and culturally relevant practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to clients to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes.
• 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. that meet the NYS OASAS regulations guideline.
• 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.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe, respectful, supportive, and trauma-informed environment.
• 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.
• Responsible for client transport when necessary;
• Supervise and log medications;
• Additional training requirements to meet OASAS standards;
• Other duties assigned by the Senior Counselor, Program Coordinator, or Clinical Director

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.

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 accommodation 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 be eligible to receive a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T) or a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), or equivalent certification 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 is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certified or completed within the first six months

Education and/or Experience: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with two (2) years’ work experience in the field of substance abuse. Or an associate's degree in a related field

AND

• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T), or equivalent certification or the Ability to obtain credentialing or licensure within 3 months of employment.

Other Skills and Abilities: Advanced reading, writing, and verbal communications skills. Must be at an intermediate level for computer skills and documentation skills. Computer testing may be a requirement of 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 an OASAS and criminal background check and drug test prior to employment.