Evergreen Health At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community . The Substance Use Counselor (Methamphetamine Recovery Specialist) is responsible for providing psychosocial assessments, collaborative treatment planning, engagement, referrals and evidenced-based clinical interventions as indicated for individuals dealing with a variety of substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. While the Substance Use Counselor (Methamphetamine Recovery Specialist) may assist patients with any substance use disorder issue, the position primarily focuses on clinical issues relating to methamphetamine use and/or Chemsex activities. The counselor will create a sex-positive, judgement-free atmosphere, utilizing a harm reduction approach to services and supports to meet the needs of members of the LGBTQIA community and others. A particular focus of the work is engaging with and meeting the behavioral health treatment needs of men who have sex with men who are people of color. This position collaborates extensively with the Pride Center of WNY to create, deliver, and report outreach/engagement/treatment services for individuals who self-identify as LGBTQIA and using methamphetamine. As part of the essential functions of this role, Substance Use Counselor (Methamphetamine Recovery Specialist): + Conducts initial psychosocial assessments and provides treatment recommendations, including the collaborative development of a harm reduction and evidence-based treatment plan in partnership with the patient. + Effectively assesses and develops clinical recommendations to address the frequently co-occurring needs of individuals using methamphetamine and/or engaging in Chemsex activities, including recovery from chemical dependency, compulsive sexual behaviors, internalized homophobia/gender identity and other self-acceptance issues, and past traumatic experiences. + Provides individual, group, and crisis intervention counseling services to patients, at all stages of change, via both walk-in and pre-scheduled visit types. + Equips patients with the knowledge and resources to improve their general health through activities associated with reducing risk of drug overdose/using more safely, managing/decreasing substance use, extending periods free from substance use and/or other unwanted sexual behaviors, reducing risk of HIV, STI, HCV, and other communicable disease transmission, and/or developing strategies to avoid missed doses of prescribed medications. + Makes referrals to a wide range of medical, behavioral health, family, and other social support/service providers in the community, based on the unique needs and preferences of each patient. + Actively engages, to the extent each individual is comfortable, with patient identified family, friends, and other collaterals to support their treatment goals. + Assists with the development of culturally affirming services for and engages in on-going continued education related to treatment of individuals who use methamphetamine, including those who engage in Chemsex activities, are people of color and/or are part of the LGBTQIA community. + Collaborates extensively with the Pride Center of WNY to create, deliver, and report outreach/engagement/treatment services for individuals who self-identify as LGBTQIA and using methamphetamine. + Co-facilitates outreach/engagement activities with Pride Center team members (ex: support group for MSM who use methamphetamines and other community-based events) as requested. + Actively participates in regularly scheduled substance use trainings, staff meetings, and case conferences. + Actively participates in individual and group supervisions, including subject matter specific clinical supervision, as requested. + Displays evidence of excellent organization, flexibility, time management, initiative and communication skills required to provide therapy within an integrated community health setting. + Adheres to program expectations and requirements surrounding productivity, documentation timelines and standards, and overall quality of patient care. + Works within an integrated treatment model coordinating treatment with both internal and external providers as indicated. + Will serve as a role model for positive, productive, and cooperative relationships with staff and clients. + Adheres to Office of Addiction Services and Supports regulations and Evergreen Health policy and procedures including regulatory timeframes on clinical documentation using an electronic medical record system. + Other duties as requested. Qualified candidate will hold an active NYS professional license or credential to provide substance use services (LCSW -Preferred, LMSW, CASAC, RN), and have a Bachelor's or Master's degree (Master's strongly preferred); a minimum of two (2) years experience providing professional substance use and or mental health services to individuals from communities of color and the LGBTQIA community; extensive knowledge of the substance use and sexual health care needs within the LBGTQIA community; a strong understanding of health and social issues that affect people of color and members of the LGBTQIA community; working knowledge utilizing electronic medical records software ( Medent) strongly preferred; knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Job Type: Full-time Required education/experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree required (Master's strongly preferred); a minimum of two (2) years experience providing professional substance use and/or mental health services to individuals from communities of color and the LGBTQIA community Required Licensure: active NYS professional license or credential to provide substance use services ( L CSW- preferred, LMSW, CASAC, RN) What Evergreen Health Offers You: + Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from + Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you + Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year + 403b with a generous company match + Paid parking or monthly metro pass + Professional development opportunities + Paid lunch breaks .