• Group Counselor FT

    Seafield Center, Inc. (Patchogue, NY)


    Title:Group Counselor FT

    ID:5650-1183I

    Department:Clinical

    Description

    Full time opportunity$22.00 - $38.00hr

    Benefits Available for Full Time Employees:

    + Generous Paid Time Off Policy

    + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

    + Flexible Spending Account

    + Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)

    + Voluntary Life Insurance

    + Other Voluntary Benefits

    + Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Retirement Program (401k)

    + 8 Paid Holidays

    MAIN FUNCTION:

    + To be responsible for the direct treatment of an assigned caseload of patients who are addicted to alcohol or any other mind/mood altering substances.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Provide group, individual, and family counseling to caseload.

    + Complete assessments, admissions, and treatment plans.

    + Maintain documentation and contact with referral sources (EAPs, Criminal Justice).

    + Generate and send Referral Progress Reports.

    + Participate in weekly case reviews, supervision, and staff meetings.

    + Ensure adherence to Seafield’s policies and confidentiality regulations.

    + Assist with discharge, transitional planning, and referrals.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

    + Assessment, referral, and treatment planning

    + Group, individual, and family counseling

    + Didactic presentation and documentation

    + Crisis intervention

    + Age-specific skills (Adolescents, Geriatric)

    + Knowledge of Medication Assisted Treatment

    EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

    + CASAC or CASAC eligible, or B/S-B/A with working knowledge of substance abuse disorders.