Substance Use Treatment & AOD Counselor

Substance Use Treatment & AOD Counselor

Hourly Rate: $30.00-35.00


Position Summary
The Substance Use Treatment & AOD Counselor is responsible for providing families with the appropriate substance treatment services including assessments treatment plans and individual and/or group treatments.

Working At NYAP

• NYAPs commitment to doing what isbestfor children youth and their families is acore valueand one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellenttraining and continuing education and development opportunitiesoffered on topics such as: PCIT NMT TF-CBT BFST CSAYC TBRI FFT and many many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
• Medical Dental and Vision insurancefor you and your family!
• 22 Days OffEach Year!
• Plus 11Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Substance Use Treatment & AOD Counselor will perform duties including but not limited to:
Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission values and philosophies.
Observe urine collection for substance use screens as per the treatment plan for same gender clients.
Provide family interventions in support of client success.
Responsible for submitting all required paperwork to include accurate billing forms time sheets and case notes.
Attend all assigned agency training programs and agency-sponsored events.
Serve as the local community liaison to link clients with appropriate services.
Advocate on behalf of the families toward the goal of successful reunification and/or the prevention of out of home
placement of children living in the home while holding clients accountable for treatment compliance and sobriety.
Assist and support excellent in public relations with the referring agency court systems and system partners.
Work collaboratively with the NYAP treatment team.
Complete all required paperwork as per agency policies and procedures.
Be available for on-call duties.
Maintain productivity standards and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related Human Service field; Masters Degree is preferred.
Experience in serving individuals with substance use treatment needs.
Must have valid Substance Use Treatment Credentials as required by the state and/or regulatory agencies.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well
as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.

OTHER SKILLS Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Must demonstrate a sincere commitment and ability to advocate for the youth and families.
Openness to travel as needed.
Openness to work flexible hours as needed.

If this describes YOU please apply today!

listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans

Who We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who joinourteam!We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.