Admissions Specialist - Substance Abuse Service Center

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plans

3+ weeks vacation + holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

FSAs

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) is seeking a full-time, licensed mental health professional to coordinate intake to admission, manage a small caseload, and participate in an interdisciplinary team. The role includes outreach to expand referrals, maintain client records, and provide CPR readiness support.

Qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work with LMHC or CASAC certification preferred, CASAC-T, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities.

Qualifications

• CASAC-T required; Master’s in Social Work, LMHC or CASAC strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Computer literacy, oral and written communication skills required; CPR certification or willingness to take training.

Responsibilities

• Carry small caseload and facilitate groups.
• Responsible for intake process from engagement to admission to program.
• Some outreach and recruitment of clients from targeted community.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case planning team.
• Maintain statistics and client records.
• Assist with liaison between HRA and agency in placement of clients in treatment.
• Assist with outreach into community to expand referral base for substance abuse services.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's in Social Work

LMHC

CASAC

Tools

Job description

• Carry small caseload and facilitate groups


• Responsible for intake process from engagement to admission to program


• Some outreach and recruitment of clients from targeted community


• Participate in interdisciplinary case planning team


• Maintain statistics and client records


• Assist w/ liaison between HRA and agency in placement of clients in treatment


• Assist w/ outreach into community to expand referral base for substance abuse services


• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Carry small caseload and facilitate groups


• Responsible for intake process from engagement to admission to program


• Some outreach and recruitment of clients from targeted community


• Participate in interdisciplinary case planning team


• Maintain statistics and client records


• Assist w/ liaison between HRA and agency in placement of clients in treatment


• Assist w/ outreach into community to expand referral base for substance abuse services


• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

CASAC-T required. Masters in Social Work, LMHC or CASAC strongly preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Computer literacy, oral and written communication skills required. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Hours

Full-time 37.5 hours per week

• Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

MAKE AN IMPACT

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.


• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.


• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.


• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.