Addictions Counselor - North County Opioid Treatment Program; OTP

Position: Addictions Counselor - North County Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
Location: New York

## Addictions Counselor - North County Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
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GREAT RIVER, NYposted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
JR102724

Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking an Addictions Counselor.
Candidates MUST have Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) AND a current certification from NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).
*** Shift For This Role:
****** Tuesday-Saturday  6:00am - 2:00pm***#
******* Please Do Not Apply Here*******#
*** To be considered for the**
* *** Addictions Counselor**
* *** role, candidates
** must
* * proceed to the following link:***#
**** https://apps
2.suffolkcountyny.gov/civil service/efile/default.aspx
******* Once you have followed the above link, you will be presented with a list of all exams.
*****
* NOTE:

The exam is "
****** Addictions Counselor******"
***** Please Proceed As Follows:
*** Locate at the top
* right side
* of the site in the
** blue area**, ***"Log In To Apply For Exams or Change Your Profile"
**** In the same
** blue area
** you must select ***" to create a Civil Service User "
**** Complete all questions and proceed as requested
********* Position Details
************** Candidates MUST have Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) AND a current certification from NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).
******** We are NOT seeking seeking CASAC-T certification.
****** Key Elements Of

The Role ******:**
* · Interviews and screens individuals seeking admission to Suffolk County Opioid Treatment Programs;
· Plans, implements and evaluates an individualized treatment plan for each patient;
· Monitors patient progress and makes recommendations for further treatment if necessary;
· Provides individual and group counseling services;
· Maintains patient records and reports;
· Monitors the collection of patient urine samples and keeps pertinent records;
· Collaborates with supervisors and clinic staff regarding patient progress and patient services;
· May conduct education and information sessions, workshops, and training programs for individuals with substance use disorders and members of their community;
· May counsel patients regarding job training and placement, advise them of available social services, and refer them to other agencies if necessary.
******* Benefits For You Now And Your Future
******** Health Insurance:
Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
* Pension* Paid Time Off:  Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service;  sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
* Work-Life Balance:
County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
*** Starting Salary: $49,642
****** Shift For This Role:
****** Tuesday-Saturday  6:00am - 2:00pm
**** This position does
** not
* * offer relocation assistance at this time
** Sponsorship is
** not
* * available for this role
*** Minimum Qualifications*:
*** Applicants must either have a current certification from NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC),
*** OR
* *** Possession of the requirements necessary to be designated as a Qualified Health Professional (QHP) with one year of experience or satisfactory completion of a training program in the treatment of substance use disorders.
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