Counselor Assistant

A Spanish version of this position is available upon request 
La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:

As a Counselor Assistant at BHSN, you will assist residents of an OASAS licensed community residence to maintain sobriety as they develop their recovery and skills to transition to independent living. All shifts are stay awake shifts. 

Work Schedule: Wednesday - Friday, 2:30pm-10:30pm

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• With BHSN University, we provide our team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities to encourage our team to continue discovering and innovating
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like:

• Perform duties in accordance with OASAS Counselor Scope of Practice, including:

   With Regular Supervision:

  • Screening
  • Orientation
  • Case Management
  • Basic Crisis Response
     

• With Intensive Supervision:    

  • Intake
  • Group Co-Facilitator with CASAC level or higher
  • Psycho-education
  • Referral
  • Care Coordination
  • Reporting and Recordkeeping
    
    
• Assists resident with case management needs including but not limited to transportation, linkage to other services and discharge planning 
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation in accordance with Federal/State regulations and BHSN policies/procedures, including those relating to scope of practice 
• Completes all trainings required by BHSN and regulatory agencies
• Attends various meetings/appointments to represent BHSN and/or resident(s)
• Meets productivity standards as determined by supervisor
• Assists in maintaining a safe clean dwelling
• Maintains client confidentiality and confidential health information;
• Participates in meetings as scheduled;
• Additional duties as assigned. 

Your skills and qualifications:

•  Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of additional training requirements including 12 hours of Introductory Training in the Addictions required within 30 days from date of hire 
• Experience in or knowledge of alcohol/substance abuse delivery system preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, time management and organizational skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and in maintenance of electronic records/charts 
• CPR certification within 6 months of employment 
• Must be able to physically move/react quickly, including climbing stairs, in response to situations on all interior floors of the residence and outside
• Valid NYS drivers license with driving record acceptable to BHSN insurance carrier and reliable transportation required for required for local travel