Substance Use Counselor

Position: Substance Use Counselor 2
Location: New York

## Substance Use Counselor 2

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2613 West Henrietta Road:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R274821

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
** Job Location (Full Address):
** 2613 W Henrietta Rd, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623
** Opening:
** Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Full time Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:500130 Psychiatry SMH Addiction Psych

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:

UR URC 211

Compensation Range:$60,424.00 - $84,593.00
* 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.
*** Responsibilities:
** 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.

The Substance Use Counselor 2 may have direct supervisory or mentoring responsibilities for Counselor Interns. 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.
** SCHEDULE
* ** Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm  
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Performs intake evaluations by direct interview of persons applying for treatment.  Assesses chemical use history including pattern, type, and amount of use of licit, prescription, or illicit substances. Assesses patients for symptoms of psychosocial dependence, motivation for change, and personal resources. Gathers family historical data concerning drug and alcohol usage, relationship, and current functioning; prepares oral and written clinical reports of interview.

Prepares and submits written and oral reports with supervision.
* Carries out counseling of SUD and COD patients within the structure of a comprehensive treatment plan. Demonstrates listening skills, empathy, confrontation and supportive skills, ability to monitor patient compliance, participation, and motivation. Demonstrates ability to communicate treatment with other members of interdisciplinary team. Establishes long-term counseling relationships with patients.
* Demonstrates ability to work as a directly supervised therapist in group therapy for alcohol/drug dependent persons and has a working knowledge of the concepts underlying group therapy including role of feelings and defenses. Assists and facilitates the maintenance of group process.
* Establishes communication using established rules of confidentiality and laws concerning rights of patients, and uses correspondence with family, other health-related agencies, employers, criminal justice programs, and social service status. Provides senior clinical staff with these data for…