Primary Addiction Counselor- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Ithaca Outpatient Clinic-

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The Primary Addiction Counselor is responsible for treating and promoting recovery from the effects of substance use, mental health disorders, and other behavioral healthcare issues. This role collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure comprehensive, high quality, and client-centered care.

• Perform essential counseling responsibilities including screenings, intake and orientation, evaluation and intervention, treatment planning, referrals, crisis intervention, counseling, patient education, case management, reporting and record keeping
• Co-Facilitate psycho educational groups ranging from small group coaching to didactic sessions
• Exhibit exemplary knowledge of the biopsychosocial process of substance use disorders/recovery, behavioral health, self-help group processes, and principles of counseling.
• Implement existing curricula to engage clients in goal setting and individualized treatment planning
• Participate as a collaborative member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and attend team meetings
• Maintain regular communication with team members, external providers, and staff to ensure coordinated service delivery
• Document group notes, individual session notes, and clinical visit summaries in EPIC EMR in accordance with regulatory requirements

• Any one of the following licenses or credentials:
  Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Licensed mental health practitioner (including permit eligible) Licensed social worker (including permit eligible)

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field; or equivalent combination of education and SUD experience total 4 years.
• QHP status required (see above Qualifications section).
• Two years employment experience in the Human Services field.
• A basic understanding of addiction and recovery issues.
• Knowledge of basic counseling techniques, including treatment planning is essential.
• Working knowledge of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based principle of treatment and an individualized approach to treatment.

• Master's degree with 4+ years SUD experience.
• Provisional CASAC, CASAC or other QHP.

• Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).
• Lifting and carrying items up to 40…