$45,000 yearly
Samaritan Daytop Village
Ellenville, NY, USA
MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Under general direction, the Counselor Assistant will serve as a member of the facility’s multidisciplinary treatment team. The Counselor Assistant will provide administrative as well as case management and clinical support to the Primary Substance Abuse Counselors within the outpatient and/or opioid treatment programs. He/she will assist with completing sample swab, screenings, orientation, intake, psycho-education, referrals, reporting and recordkeeping, co-facilitate groups, and intervene in basic crisis response. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Co-facilitate groups with other CASAC level Counselors as needed. Maintain required reporting and recordkeeping of documentation in patient’s chart. Provide referral assistance to clients on appropriate community resources Collaborate with clinicians and administrative staff on a patient's therapy and treatment Assist with crisis management and coping strategies Assist with Intakes/Admissions, Screening, and Orientation...