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Substance Use Disorder Counselor Clearview

Catholic Health System

Cheektowaga, NY

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Cheektowaga, NY
POSTED
9 days ago

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: Monday from 9:00am to 5:00pm/Tuesday from 8:00am to 4:00pm/Wednesday from 8:00am to 4:00pm/Saturday from 1:00pm to 9:00pm/Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Summary:

Provides a program of rehabilitative therapy to compliment the patients total treatment plan. As part of a multidisciplinary team provides alcoholism/addiction counseling and mental health services as a clinician under direct supervision. Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation as appropriate to the ages of patients served, based on the areas of clinical practice.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • Q.H.P. status preferred
  • If hired with CASAC-T or LMHC-P, obtaining full licensure within three (3) years of date of hire is strongly encouraged
  • Experience in substance abuse or allied health field preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge or evidence of training regarding the stages of human development

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of one-year experience providing chemical dependency counseling, and/or counseling in an allied or related field preferred
  • Experience treating patients with co-occurring disorders preferred
  • Orientation and training will be provided with the expectation that, within 90 days of hire date, the SUD counselor will demonstrate a satisfactory level of competence in most areas of performance with minimal supervision

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Demonstrated experience specific to clinical/medical documentation and record keeping
  • Ability to work in a stressful environment
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
  • Bi-Lingual abilities appropriate to population served may provide additional opportunity for communication. (not required)
  • Documentation must be legible, concise, and professional
  • Must demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with all patients who present for care, treatment and service
  • Must function as a clinical team member, integrating the Core Values and Mission into all daily activities
  • Experience with, and aptitude for basic computer skills

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org