Outpatient Counselor

St. Joseph’s Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers

Location: Saranac Lake Outpatient Clinic - Saranac Lake, NY

Position: Full-time Counselor 

Shift/schedule: Monday-Friday / 8:00a-4:30p

Pay Range: $45,000.00/yr to $100,000.00/yr

Position Summary: The Counselor is responsible for assessment, case management, treatment and individual and group counseling for clients and significant others.

Education and Training: High school graduate or equivalent and a NYS Qualified Health Professional.  Credentialed Substance Abuse Counselor or Credentialed Alcoholism Counselor preferred.  Must be CPR certified.

Qualifications and Requirements: Two years specific work experience in the alcoholism field.  Demonstrate knowledge of substance abuse, counseling and therapeutic techniques as related to alcoholism treatment. Ability to communicate as necessary to perform job duties.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct emergency assessments.
• Conduct and interpret comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
• Develop measurable treatment plans based on initial and ongoing assessment.
• Initiate weekly progress notes and treatment plan review notes that clearly documents all treatment received.
• Conduct open-ended focused Small Group Therapy.
• Conduct Individual Chemical Dependency counseling including conjoint sessions with significant others.
• Develop comprehensive aftercare plan.
• Develop comprehensive discharge summaries.
• Actively participate in meetings, committees and quality assurance activities.
• Responsible for additional duties as may be assigned by Site Supervisor.
• Assess clients who may be at risk of withdrawal.