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Addictions Counselor Assistant (McPike Addiction Treatment Center) (NY HELPS)
The Addictions Counselor Assistant serves as a member of the ATC's multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of an Addiction Counselor performing duties related to the care and counseling of clients. Responsibilities include assisting with individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning and clinical activities as assigned; assisting in developing, assessing, and modifying individual treatment plans by providing information gathered through direct observation and discussion with patients; providing coordination of care with referral sources regarding admission and discharge; searching patient belongings upon admission; completing required client and facility documentation; conducting and monitoring recreational, vocational, and social activities as needed; assisting with patient transportation, room searches, and urine toxicology collection; preparing room and client supplies for new admissions; conducting routine rounds and documenting observations; providing training or guidance to newer or sporadic peers; completing insurance calls and documentation regarding coordination of care with financial/insurance entities; monitoring clients and ensuring building safety and security; participating in meal preparation and distribution; communicating shift change information; and performing other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Non-competitive or an associate's degree in a human services field or current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)-Trainee or CASAC-Provisional in New York State. Substitutions are available for certain experience and education.
The Addictions Counselor Assistant serves as a member of the ATC's multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of an Addiction Counselor performing duties related to the care and counseling of clients. Responsibilities include assisting with individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning and clinical activities as assigned; assisting in developing, assessing, and modifying individual treatment plans by providing information gathered through direct observation and discussion with patients; providing coordination of care with referral sources regarding admission and discharge; searching patient belongings upon admission; completing required client and facility documentation; conducting and monitoring recreational, vocational, and social activities as needed; assisting with patient transportation, room searches, and urine toxicology collection; preparing room and client supplies for new admissions; conducting routine rounds and documenting observations; providing training or guidance to newer or sporadic peers; completing insurance calls and documentation regarding coordination of care with financial/insurance entities; monitoring clients and ensuring building safety and security; participating in meal preparation and distribution; communicating shift change information; and performing other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Non-competitive or an associate's degree in a human services field or current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)-Trainee or CASAC-Provisional in New York State. Substitutions are available for certain experience and education.