Duties Description The Addictions Counselor 1 (Hourly) serves as a member of the Addiction Treatment Center’s (ATC’s) multidisciplinary treatment team and works under the supervision of a higher-level Addictions Counselor or Licensed Master Social Worker performing duties related to the care and counseling of clients.

Duties include, but are not limited to: • Functions as a primary counselor for an assigned group or groups of patients managing all facets of clinical services and direct care. • Provides individual and group therapy and facilitates a variety of recreational, vocational, and social activities. • Interviews patients and reviews medical/psychiatric history; completes various assessments as part of treatment plan development • Monitors patient compliance with treatment goals. • Completes required patients and facility documentation (both electronic and paper) adhering to applicable OASAS procedures and confidentiality regulations. • Provides orientation to the patients regarding the nature of the treatment facility, including its programs, activities, policies, and rules. • Provides Crisis Intervention. • Maintains relationships with vocational, educational, social services, probation, parole, referral agencies,



and other community agencies associated with client rehabilitation to ensure continuity of services. • May communicate with insurance companies to obtain both preauthorization and recurring reviews. • Conducts routine rounds and documents observations; maintains a protected and therapeutic environment. • Transport patients using agency vehicles. • Participates in meal preparation and distribution. • Communicates shift change information as appropriate to facilitate smooth transition. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned. NOTE: The ATC uses a computerized patient record system.

Minimum Qualifications Current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), CASAC Level 2, CASAC-Advanced Counselor, or CASAC-Master Counselor in New York State. NOTE: Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Failure to maintain Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment. *All Hourly positions with the NYS Office of Addiction Services & Supports (OASAS) are utilized on an “as needed” basis, and as such there is no guarantee of work hours or a set schedule.

Any/all questions should be directed to

📌 Hourly Addictions Counselor 1 (St. Lawrence ATC) (Toronto)
🏢 New York State
📍 Toronto