University of Rochester·Town of Henrietta, New York
Provide outpatient counseling services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders as part of an interdisciplinary team. Conduct intake evaluations, facilitate group therapy, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with program standards.
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Job Location (Full Address): 2613 W Henrietta Rd, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range: UR URC 207 H
$22.91 - $30.93
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
To provide outpatient counseling services under direct supervision as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team caring for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) as well as patients with co-occurring mental health disorders (COD) and their families when indicated. Works on specific treatment goals as designed with supervision. Maintains productivity in accordance with program and departmental standards and complies with program and departmental policies and procedures. Reports to the Clinical Supervisor of assigned clinic.
Subscribes to the Department’s goal of creating a culturally competent environment by treating patients/families, trainees, research subjects and co-workers in a sensitive and caring manner with appropriate attention to cultural differences. Participates in available cultural competence events and trainings.
• Carries out counseling of SUD and COD patients within the structure of a comprehensive treatment plan. Demonstrates utilization of evidence-based practices and listening skills, empathy, confrontation and supportive skills, ability to monitor patient participation, engagement, and motivation. Demonstrates ability to communicate treatment with other members of interdisciplinary team. Establishes long-term counseling relationships with patients.
• Coordination of care and support for persons with substance use disorders with entities such as family, other health-related agencies, employers, criminal justice programs, and social service. Adheres to rules of confidentiality when communicate with outside providers. Coordinates appropriate referrals to community providers.
• Maintains active case records including written strength-based treatment plans, problem-oriented progress notes, periodic updates of treatment plans, and appropriate documentation of incidents, discharge summaries, interagency communications, and correspondence.
Maintains continuing education in knowledge and skills affecting the discipline of substance use disorder counseling, and COD treatment, including attendance at in-service meetings.
Provides on-site teaching to multi-disciplinary students observing program components and therapy.
Reports to clinical supervisor regularly for supervision of all clinical activity.
Regular program multidisciplinary staff/team meetings to review policy, and procedures as well as conduct case reviews.
• Addiction treatment. Counseling theories and techniques. Clinical writing. Health and human services resources; preferred.
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Requires a bachelor's degree in a human services-related discipline and at least one year of relevant experience. A NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.