Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Job Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all patient interactions and treatment activities in compliance with OASAS regulations and organizational standards.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify individualized problems across all relevant domains, forming the foundation for treatment planning.
Develop personalized treatment plans that address identified issues and incorporate measurable goals aligned with patient needs.
Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions using evidence‐based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Demonstrate knowledge of medication‐assisted treatment, including dosing protocols, withdrawal management, potential complications, and considerations for special populations such as pregnant patients.
Monitor and document patient progress toward treatment goals through detailed progress notes for both individual and group sessions.
Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality requirements under OASAS, federal regulations, and HIPAA guidelines.
Participate in regular interdisciplinary staff meetings and bi‐weekly supervision sessions to review treatment plans, discuss challenging cases, and collaborate on patient care strategies.
Coordinate care with external providers and community resources, maintaining communication within the time frames specified in treatment plans.
Stay current with best practices and regulatory changes in substance use disorder treatment to ensure high‐quality, compliant care delivery.
Qualifications:
Minimum
Required:
Associate degree in applied science in Chemical Dependency or related field; OR two (2) years' experience working in a chemical dependency setting.?
License/Certification
Minimum
Required:
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).
Work Environment
- Works in a private office as well as in a group room conducting groups. All rooms are air‐conditioned and heated.
- Protective equipment ‑ gloves when handling urine drug screen specimens, latex free gloves are available.
Age of Patients Served
- Early Adulthood: 18 to 45 Years
- Middle Adult: 46 to 59 Years
- Late Adult: 60 to 79 Years
- Elderly: 80+ Years
HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information
- All ‑ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‑ Level 4.
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