A community services organization in New York City is currently seeking a new Counselor (CASAC) for a promising opportunity with their growing team. In this role, the Counselor will be responsible for providing consumer-oriented therapy to assist patients in achieving self-sufficiency and positive treatment outcomes by combining traditional psychotherapy with a practical, problem-solving approach that creates a dynamic and efficient path for change and problem resolution. About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: Ongoing
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 6:15am to 1:45pm
- Department: Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program
- Patient Population: Adults (18+) with opioid use disorder
- EMR: ECR by TenEleven
Responsibilities: The Counselor (CASAC) will:
- Provide assistance to patients in achieving self-sufficiency and positive treatment outcomes
- Help patients identify goals and solutions to problems causing emotional problems and the use of psychotherapy to address mental disorders and substance abuse
- Assist patients to develop skills and strategies to address their issues
- Assess patient's needs and develop a treatment plan with the patient that assists in working towards achieving the patient's goals
- Demonstrate a concern for the short-term and long-term well-being of individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations
- Engage in program development, advocacy, research, and program evaluation to improve mental health treatment and prevention services
- Maintain caseload, provide individual and group treatment utilizing evidence-based practice focused on daily living skills, harm reduction, anger management, parenting skills, assertiveness, health issues, mental health issues, pre-vocational and employment issues
- Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner
- Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned by the direct supervisor
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- CASAC
- Good knowledge of the client, their language, types of abuse, and social- economic influences
- Good knowledge of modern therapeutic methods, theories and practices
- Working knowledge of the system of social service that provides services to those with substance use disorder, including treatment programs, therapeutic centers, and employment/educational opportunities
- Working knowledge of concrete services available and commonly used by clients
Desired Skills: