Counselor-Substance Abuse-(DOHMH) Woodhull
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Counselor-Substance Abuse-(DOHMH) Woodhull

Job Details

Job Location

Brooklyn, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Comunilife Inc.is looking for an experiencedSubstance Abuse Counselorfor its residential program in Brooklyn,Woodhull Residence.The Substance Abuse Counselor will assess clients needs, create patient-centered treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family counseling. Responsibilities include assessments, coordination of services, psychoeducation, referrals, and appropriate documentation.This position offers a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more.

Essential Duties:

+ Provide individual and substance use disorder counseling and referral services to the clients of the Woodhull Residence

+ Provide recovery-oriented psychoeducation and support services

+ Document all services provided in a timely manner in accordance with Comunilife, funder, and regulatory requirements

+ Maintain any/all required credentials and keep current with appropriate evidence-based and other clinical practices

+ Work collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, client-centered services are delivered and documented

Qualifications

+ Graduate degree in Social Work; Public Administration; Bachelors degree in a field related to social work; Knowledge and hands-on experience in providing direct services related to the treatment and recovery of persons with substance abuse, serious mental illness, and homelessness

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with MS Office and Google product suites

+ Ability to perform and manage in a team approach; excellent interpersonal skills

+ Ability to handle complex challenges and balance multiple demands on time and attention

+ Ability and willingness to perform all duties as workload necessitates

Certifications & Licenses Required:

+ CASAC or CASAC T