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Liberty Resources is currently seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for our Integrated Healthcare Clinic.

Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health and wellness practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.

Position Summary:

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is primarily responsible for the provision of therapy from a holistic, dual-recovery lens to individuals, couples, families and groups referred to the Integrated Health Care Clinic.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides person centered recovery focused outpatient mental health care to individuals, couples, families and groups.
Conducts intake assessments, including gathering data from spouses, significant others, parents, children and other relevant sources.
Utilizes diagnostic and assessment information to develop clinical case conceptualization and treatment plans in collaboration with client system and clinical supervisor.
Provides crisis intervention services when necessary for caseload (on call required)
Create person centered, recovery focused treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives.
Advocates on behalf of the client (adult, children and their families) to ensure adequacy of services (i.e. educational, legal and community) by providing linkages and coordination with county providers and agencies.
Carries out Agency policies and procedures.
Completes all necessary written documentation, reports, statistics, case files, treatment plans and summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with program (OMH/AAPC) and agency standards.
Attends and participates in individual supervisory conferences, staff meetings, training sessions and professional development opportunities as required. Maintains required program and professional licenses/certifications.
Handles emergency situations which may require flexibility of time and area of assignment.
Provides clinical services one evening per week until 7:00 p.m. unless authorized by the VP/Designee.
Performs other duties, responsibilities and related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

CASAC II or Advanced CASAC preferred; however, candidates with a CASAC-T or CASAC-P and relevant experience will be considered. A NYS clinical license (LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, or LMFT) is preferred, though applicants with CASAC credentials only will also be considered. Must demonstrate the clinical knowledge necessary to support client achievement of their identified goals. Must be flexible, oriented to family work and have the ability to work one evening per week. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively use an electronic medical record for all documentation.

Salary: Starting at $63,000.

We Offer:

A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
Access to Quality Clinical Supervision
Opportunities to Enhance Clinical Growth and Advancement
Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off package
Family Friendly Workplace
Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
401(k) Retirement Saving Plan
Continuing Education Opportunities Offered

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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