Job description

Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Binghamton, NY

United Health Services is seeking a Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor to join our Chemical Dependency team in Binghamton, NY. This is a benefits-eligible position.

Shift: Days/Rotation

Hours per week: 40

Salary range: Depending on experience

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Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor Overview

Manages a caseload of patients and completes assessments, problem lists, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge plans and discharge summaries. Actively participates in up to four times a week staffing, bi-weekly supervision, completed treatment plans and treatment plan reviews for staff discussion and approval.

Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor Key Responsibilities and Expectations

Maintains all required documentation in accordance with OASAS regulations.

Utilizes Evidenced Based Counseling of Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and CBT in Group and Individual Sessions

Demonstrates ability to develop an individualized treatment plan that is based on identified problems from the Comprehensive Evaluation

Demonstrates ability to complete a thorough Comprehensive Evaluation, including identification of specific, individualized problems in each area that will be addressed on the patient’s treatment plan

Demonstrates an understanding of medication assisted treatment, including dosing needs, withdrawal symptoms, over-sedation, medical issues / complications - including pregnancy issues, drug interactions, and other drugs of abuse.

Possesses clinical skills needed to conduct individual and group sessions.

Documents a patient’s progress towards meeting treatment plan goals in individual and group progress notes.

Adheres to all OASAS, Federal and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.

Participates in up to four times a week staffing, bi-weekly supervision, presenting problem patients, completed treatment plans and treatment plan reviews.

Maintains coordination of care with all outside providers, adhering to time frame as stated on treatment plan.
Demonstrate commitment to organizational Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.

Position Qualifications

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:
Associates Degree in Applied Science in Chemical Dependency or related field; OR two (2) years’ experience working in a chemical dependency setting.

License/Certification

Minimum Required:
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

Employee Benefits at United Health Services

When you work at United Health Services, you become part of our family. We’re proud to offer competitive benefits and compensation to our employees who make an impact every day.

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary benefits, including cancer, pet, and life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company match model

Immediate accrual of paid time off

Wellness program rewards and insurance discounts

Employee Assistant Program (EAP) counseling and concierge services
Free, extensive online training through HealthStream

About United Health Services

United Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New York’s Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+ providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.

United Health Services employees and providers are “LOVED!” This means we’re Living Our Values Every Day. Here, you’ll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.

About New York’s Southern Tier

As an employee of United Health Services, you’ll call the Southern Tier, or more specifically, the Greater Binghamton area, home. Known for entertainment and restaurants, craft brews, outdoor experiences, minor-league sports, family-friendly events, and a keenness for local history (like our connection to the Twilight Zone and our six antique carousels), Greater Binghamton offers something for everyone. We’re a short drive away from the Finger Lakes region in Central New York, three hours from New York City, and just shy of four hours from Niagara Falls, Canada.

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United Health Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

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