Substance Use Treatment & AOD Counselor

Position Summary

The Substance Use Treatment & AOD Counselor is responsible for providing families with the appropriate substance treatment services including assessments, treatment plans, and individual and/or group treatments.

Hourly Rate: $

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• 22 Days Off Each Year!
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Observe urine collection for substance use screens as per the treatment plan for same gender clients.
• Provide family interventions in support of client success.
• Responsible for submitting all required paperwork to include accurate billing forms, time sheets, and case notes.
• Attend all assigned agency training programs and agency-sponsored events.
• Serve as the local community liaison to link clients with appropriate services.
• Advocate on behalf of the families toward the goal of successful reunification and/or the prevention of out of home placement of children living in the home while holding clients accountable for treatment compliance and sobriety.
• Assist and support excellent in public relations with the referring agency, court systems, and system partners.
• Work collaboratively with the NYAP treatment team.
• Complete all required paperwork as per agency policies and procedures.
• Be available for on-call duties.
• Maintain productivity standards and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related Human Service field;
  Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience in serving individuals with substance use treatment needs.
• Must have valid Substance Use Treatment Credentials as required by the state and/or regulatory agencies.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a sincere commitment and ability to advocate for the youth and families.
• Openness to travel as needed.
• Openness to work flexible hours as needed.

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

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Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans