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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Sr Behavioral Health Counselor

If you are looking for a full-time position in behavioral health, this could be your opportunity. Here at Saint Peters Addiction Recovery Center, an affiliate of St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights:

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge.

• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

What you will do:

St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center offers comprehensive services for individuals and families affected by drug or alcohol abuse with respect and compassion. SPARC's outpatient clinic treatment services provide help and guidance so that individuals and families may live a healthy and satisfying lifestyle free of drugs and alcohol. Participants gain physical, emotional and spiritual well-being in a safe and caring setting that promotes positive relationships and personal responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the Program Manager in the overall clinical operations of the program site.

• This includes supervision of staff, assigning work and scheduling time off, and participating in personnel decisions (hiring, firing, disciplinary actions etc.)

• May be called upon to represent the Program Manager at various meetings. Responsible for assessment, Individual, family, and group counseling and case management of a small caseload.

• Conduct psychosocial evaluations and gather appropriate information to support a DSM IV diagnosis.

• Determine patient level of care according to ASAM and NYS LOCADTRcriteria and established criteria accepted by SPARC.

• Provides group and individual therapy to individuals and families.

• Evidences knowledge and understanding of a range of treatment needed and is able to implement appropriately.

• Accurately and appropriately documents care that is consistent with the approved format and within the required timeframes.

• Serves as technical expert to group of peers.

• Manage reports and provided quality and integrity reviews of documentation

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is required. Master's degree preferred.

• Must be a Qualified Health Professional (QHP).

• Minimum 3 years of experience in addictions or behavioral health related field and clinical supervision

• Experience working with a diverse population and a strong understanding of multicultural issues is preferred.

• Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications

Pay Range: $25.10 - $34.65

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran