Inpatient Counselor

Job Code: 21-1011                                                             Salary: $15.02 - $38.65

Status: Non-exempt  , Permanent, Full-time                  Location: Partridge House 

Department: SRMHS A/CDP                                            Reports To: Senior Counselor 

Telecommute: No                                                                 Fleet: Yes

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: 

• Provide individual 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.;
• 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 enduring 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;
• Help facilitate family education sessions when needed;
• 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.

• Must work towards becoming a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T) in an appropriate time frame, and to work towards becoming a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), and maintain certification.
• Possess individual and group counseling skills. 
• Work in a team-based setting.
• 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.
• Good reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills. 
• Minimum of two (2) years of sobriety (if a recovering person)
• Must not abuse alcohol and/or any other drug for a non-recovering person. 
• CPR/First Aid Certified (or willing to be certified).
• Have a medical screening and have a negative PPD.
• Must be able to assist in an emergency situation.
• Must be able to pass an OASAS background check.

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 is the minimum requirement for the position. 

OR

• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T) is PREFERRED.

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.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed. 

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.