Job Overview
Substance Use Counselor and Targeted Case Manager Position at Samaritan Daytop Village
$50,000-$55,000 Salary Range
CASAC-T or CASAC Certification Required
6am-2pm Work Schedule
Samaritan Daytop Village is a nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency serving over 33,000 New Yorkers annually.
The Role
We are seeking a qualified Substance Use Counselor to join our clinical team as an integral member providing primary counseling to patients with substance use disorder.
Key Responsibilities
* Develops treatment plans in collaboration with the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor to address patients' specialized needs.
* Uses a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work with patients, internal and external treatment teams, and referral resources to support recovery.
* Provides clinical consultation to help patients understand assessment benefits and access care.
* Coordinates services, scheduling patient interviews, and makes referrals to appropriate programs and agencies based on assessments.
* Assists patients with scheduling admissions or appointments and monitors their access to treatment and other providers.
Qualifications
* High School Diploma or Equivalent.
* OASAS CASAC Certification.
* Minimum One-Two (1-2) years of experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorder, preferably in an Opioid Treatment Program.
* Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatments.
* Experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders.