Counselor
: Job Details :

Job Type Full-time Description BASIC FUNCTION : Provides treatment and counseling services to promote rehabilitation and client centered interventions. Demonstrates professional competency by successfully engaging and treating clients to meet treatment goals. MAJOR DUTIES : •Counsels clients, writes treatment plans, assesses client progress and recommends needed services such as HIV and vocational counseling referrals and parenting classes. •Teaches clients how to manage stress and circumstances affecting their lives. •Case Management of legal reports, court letters, EAP, and/or educational assistance. •Collaborate with Vocational staff to integrate vocational rehabilitation into overall treatment process. •Recommend clients for consultations as appropriate (i.e. psychological or psychiatric). •Participates in assessing clients in weekly staff meetings and in a multi-disciplinary team setting. •Assists other clinical staff by providing information necessary to assess clients and collaborate on treatment planning. •Obtains, monitors and integrates into treatment planning all urinalysis data as directed by supervisor. •Completes in-service and other trainings. •Participates in all meetings as directed by supervisor. •Fills in for other Counselors who may be on leave as needed. •In Residential programs, conducts room inspections to assure cleanliness and adherence to program rules and regulations. •Performs other duties as requested or assigned. SCHEDULE: Tues-Sat 2PM-10PM with flexibility RATE: $50,000 - $58,000 / year dependent on experience LOCATION: NY, NY 10002 We offer excellent benefits including:

• Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Discounted Commuter benefits
• Life insurance & Long term disability
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
• Training and other additional voluntary benefits

To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet Requirements QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE : •High School Diploma/GED. Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) required, plus 3 years directly related experience. Knowledge of substance use treatment including knowledge of medications for opioid use disorder and methadone tapering. Must be multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment. Proficient with Windows 95, Microsoft Word, and Uni/Care. Familiarity with TC process. Spanish or Cantonese preferred (not required). Salary Description $50,000 - $58,000 / year dependent on experience