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AJE Reference Number
525423083
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Job Title
Substance Abuse Specialist
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Company:
Rensselaer County Mental Health
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Location
US - NY, Rensselaer, 12144
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Job Start/End Date
12/01/2009
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Job Type
Regular
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Job Classification
Full Time
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Hours/Week
35 hrs/week
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Salary Range
$ 50733
per year
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Education
Masters Degree
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Required Degree/Formal Training
Social Work
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Required Licenses/Certificates
LCSW
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Experience
Mid-Career (2 - 15 years)
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Company Homepage
not provided
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Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
Formulates or coordinates program plan for treatment, care, and rehabilitation of client or patient, based on social work experience and knowledge.
Counsels clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Job Benefits
Dental Insurance
Flexible Work Schedule
Health Insurance
Holidays
401K / Retirement Plan
Sick Leave
Vacation
Vision Insurance
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