Location: Brooklyn,NY, USA
Senior Counselor
Brooklyn, NY (
Description
Under the supervision of the Assistant program director , the Senior counselor/Health Coordinator is responsible for carrying a small caseload which usually consists of individuals that have co-occurring disorders. provides crisis intervention, refers residents and appropriate levels of care. Assist the Assistant Program Director in monitoring residents when their primary counselor is not available.
Responsibilities and Duties
+ The Senior Counselor is responsible for the completion for required documentation in case records for residents.
+ Provide counseling 1X per week ( 30 minutes)
+ Provides Crisis Intervention when needed.
+ Facilitate support groups one time per week
+ Refers resident to other levels of care
+ Advocate on behalf of the resident when needed( i.e. Court Liaison, ACS/family court conferences).
+ Responsible for maintaining up-to-date case records, filling out applications to be processed by specific agencies when needed.
+ Assist in complying with Office of Addiction and support Services (OASAS) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
+ Daily report to the Health Commerce System
+ Ensures the provision of education, risk reduction, counseling, and referral services to all resident's regarding HIV. AIDs, TB. Hepatitis, STDs and COVID-19.
+ Fosters abstinence and stability through counselling and other support
+ Completes other assignments as request by the Assistant Program Director
+ Supervises the staff in the evening program when needed.
+ Develop curriculums for Case Managers.
+ Coordinate house functions for residents' chores
+ Assist in maintaining the communication logbook.
+ Network with out-patient treatment programs to ensure quality care for residents
Requirements
Qualifications
+ Associates Degree in human services or equivalent
+ Must have CASAC
+ Must be qualified health professional ( QHP) with verifiable number
+ At least 3 years experience as CASAC
+ must have valid New York State Drivers License
+ Ability to work with diverse population.
Salary Description
50,000