Counselor Assistant

Utica, NY, US

Salary Range: $16.50 To $17.00 Hourly

JOB TITLE Counselor Assistant

FLSA CLASSIFICATION Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR Clinical Services Supervisor

DATE May 2026

The Counselor Assistant is part of the multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of a Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or other Qualified Health Professional (QHP) as designated by the Program Director. This position assists the program and participants with needs and support.

• Assist primary counselor in completing client admissions, individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment and discharge planning and other clinical activities as assigned.
• Help maintain safety and security by monitoring cameras,searching client belongings,monitoring client activities, performing buildingchecksand practicing defensive driving.
• Assists with transportation of clients, room searches and toxicology collection.
• Provide orientation of program services to all clients including preparing rooms and client supplies for new admissions.
• Conducts routine rounds and documentsclientobservations in EMR.
• Participate in regularlyweeklyscheduled clinical supervision meetings with the supervisor.
• Communicates shift change information as appropriate tofacilitatea smooth transition.
• Assistin completingpre-screenings and documenting in EMR.
• Document shift notes, opening notes, behavior incidents, client activity logs, discharges and complete all NYS OASAS forms as required.
• Audit records, filing information according to NYS OASAS requirements.
• Provide basic crisisresponsealong with team members.
• Attend andparticipatein meetings, Treatment Team,andtrainingsas requested by supervisor.
  
  Attend all mandatory staff meetings/ in-service trainings
• Maintain positive liaison relationships with other community agencies,i.e.Department of Social Services, Probation, Voc Rehab.,Alcoholic Anonymous, Al-Anon, and ACOA, and other Addiction Service Providers.
• Assistin general daily duties such as:complete client laundry (to include folding client’slaundry and returning to client), placing linens in the pickup area, cleaning kitchen/dishes.
• Assistin obtaining client meals andsuperviseclients in theday room during meals and their living areas etc.
• Light housekeeping,cleaning and making beds.
  
  Maintaining logbook for cleaning/sanitizing building
• Receive and document deliveries and monitor inventory, stock shelves,e.g.request and stock kitchen and refrigeratoritemsetc.
• Abide by all Mission, program and safety policies,procedures and guidelines.
• All other duties assigned byyoursupervisor.

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED
• Prior work experience in substanceusedisorder treatment program preferred.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Word,Exceland Outlook.
• Currentcleanand valid New York State driver’s license preferred.
• Ability and commitment to the Ethical Principles of Substance Abuse Counselors.
• Enthusiastic supportofour Mission Statement.

• Maintain a professional and approachable attitude on the Mission campus.
• Ability toresolve conflict.
• Must be amotivatedself-starter.
• Ability to de-escalate crisis situations.
• Promote harmonious work relationships.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Work independently as well as a team player.
• Follow all established infection control policies.
• Manage client behaviors and contingency management.
• Prioritize tasks and respond to situations in a timely manner.
• Remain calm,patient and professional in afast paced environment.
• Demonstrate effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Follow emergency procedures including fire drills, evacuation procedure, and disaster plan.
• Commitment…