Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor

Req Number 137574Job DescriptionProvides counseling, advocacy and chemical dependency treatment services to patients.Job Responsibility1.Interviews new patients and provides program orientation.2.Conducts psychosocial assessment related to chemical/substance abuse and dependence.3.Collaborates with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient treatment plan.4.Conducts individual, group and family counseling sessions.5.Provides transitional care services to facilitate patient discharge.6.Completes documentation in accordance with policies and procedures of the organization, State and Federal regulations.7.Serves as a liaison to referral sources to facilitate continuity of care.8.Participates in related utilization review and performance improvement activities.9.Performs related duties as required.Job QualificationHigh School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor's Degree in human service field, preferred.Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), required.Minimum of three (3) years substance abuse counseling experience, required.Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $58,500-$79,300/yearIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.