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CN Guidance

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Use Counselor

CN Guidance, Hicksville, New York, us, 11815

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Job Definition Utilizes various professional activities, under supervision, which serve the treatment needs of the client.

Compensation

You will receive a sign-on bonus of $5,000, provided you remain employed in this role in a fulltime capacity for 6 full months.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School Diploma required.

Experience Required

Prior successful field work experience under proper supervision.

Duties And Responsibilities

Gathers sufficient information for each client to make a diagnostic assessment necessary to determine assignment priorities and treatment plan or referral to the treatment resources in the community.

Provide individual intervention to adults, adolescents, and children with the full range of DSM diagnoses, including both mental health and substance use disorders, in an acute care, outpatient setting.

Shares information about the Agency and its services in order to help clients and other interested citizens participate in treatment decisions, set appropriate goals and better understand the functions of the center.

Helps clients to become effective consumers of mental health and substance abuse services through information sharing, empowerment and transcendence of the stigma associated with those services.

Regularly assesses with supervisor the progress of the client's treatment and is open to recommendations for improvement.

Assists clients in developing appropriate expectations from treatment.

Participates in all required internal and external meetings that appropriately represent the needs of the client and the Agency.

Utilizes and understands the value of supervision which increases practice skills, promotes better service for the client and preserves accountability to the Agency.

Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress

Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.

Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.

Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.

Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

$0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) retirement plan

Long Term and Short Term Disability

Legal Plan

Dependent Care Expense Account

Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

HRA

Training programs including a Mentorship program

Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Career growth and Promotional opportunities

Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more

5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more

If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553.

Equal Employment Opportunity CN Guidance & Counseling Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Mental Health Care

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