I. SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Senior Substance Use Counselor is a highly experienced professional responsible for providing
leadership, expertise, and guidance in the field of substance use disorder treatment and prevention. They
play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and evaluating substance use programs, as well as providing
training and consultation to other professionals in the field.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Skills
• Responsible for integrating dual-recovery treatment
• Provide expert knowledge and guidance on substance use assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
interventions, ensuring best practices are followed
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff, community workers, and stakeholders on substance
use-related topics, including the latest research, treatment modalities, and harm reduction strategies.
• Have a strong understanding of substance use disorder assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Conducts assessments for substance abuse services amongst individuals served during initial assessment
period and follow-up assessments on a needed basis.
• Extensive knowledge of evidence-based practices, treatment modalities, and harm reduction strategies in
substance use disorder care.

Data and Accountability
• Develops, conducts, and monitors treatment interventions for specific target populations and ensure these
interventions are incorporated into treatment plans
• Performs consumer centered, comprehensive assessments to determine needed services for all consumers;
develops both initial and ongoing treatment plans; assigns the most appropriate staff to the individual
treatment team and actively participates in all activities in revising treatment plans as the participant’s
needs change
• Conducts qualitative field visits to ensure consumers needs are concerns are being met in their living
environment
• Complete Progress Notes, which should be entered into system within 24-48hrs of event date
• Support around facilitating groups, as needed.

Compliance
• Ensures program operates in accordance with contractual requirements and other applicable regulations,
including program standards and performance improvement plans
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training programs and presentations on substance use-related
topics

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• Stay abreast of current substance use policies, regulations, and guidelines at the local, state/provincial, and
national levels. Advocate for evidence-based policies and contribute to the development and
implementation of effective strategies to address substance use issues.
• Participates in quality improvement process, administrative meetings, team meetings, in-service trainings,
client staffing and case reviews.

Operations
• Participate in daily morning meetings and case conferences to discuss overall consumer well being and/or
any issues that may arise
• Performs on call duties for crisis intervention and rotation of on call telephone
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner in accordance with Agency, & State Regulations
• Applies time management skills to work effectively within given deadlines. Organizes own time and
prioritizes workload effectively. Uses resources wisely.

External Relations
• Maintain relationships with outpatient and inpatient programs, housing programs, as well as continuing to
build relationships with organizations that may be able to assist SUS consumers who need other services.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

III. REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field
• Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have 2 years or more experience working with dually diagnosed individuals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel
• Bilingual in any language a plus not required.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge base of clinical care standards
• Strong organizational skills and timely follow-up to manage complex tasks associated with providing

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on
our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality
improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access,
equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services,
programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable
accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of
Recruitment at 646-565-5894.