Alcoholism Counselor I - Full-Time; 4220-608-A

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is seeking an Alcoholism Counselor I to provide essential counseling services within the Flatbush Addiction Treatment Center. This role requires working collaboratively on treatment plans for clients with substance use disorders, and offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Generous time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Savings with Agency Match

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Training Series

Qualifications

• Must be a NY State Qualified Health Professional (QHP).
• Experience in crisis evaluation and intervention.
• Bilingual is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services and develop treatment plans.
• Engage clients in assessments and case management.
• Utilize individual and group counseling modalities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Bilingual

Assessment skills

Education

High School Diploma with QHP certification

Associates Degree with QHP certification

Bachelor’s Degree with QHP certification

Job description

Alcoholism Counselor I

Flatbush, NY

When you join the CCBQ Team, you will have an impact on the lives of many. For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. The Flatbush Addiction Treatment Center provides assistance to individuals and families dealing with substance use disorders (alcohol, drug abuse and dependence). Services provided include individual and group therapy around relapse prevention, anger management, health education, art therapy, alcohol, and drug education, driving-while-intoxicated, dual-diagnosis groups, employment services and parenting skills. 12-step groups are also available on-site.

Why you will enjoy being part of our team:
1. Competitive Salaries and Benefits
2. High Quality Supervision
3. Opportunities for Advancement
4. Job Focused Trainings

STATEMENT OF THE JOB
The Alcoholism Counselor I will provide counseling services to individuals with Substance Use Disorders. They will be supervised by the Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Manager.
• Provide intake, information and referral services to walk-in and scheduled clients as assigned.
• Engage clients in the development of an appropriate and accurate assessment and treatment plan.
• Work collaboratively with service providers and on-site team to develop an appropriate and accurate assessment and treatment plan.
• Provide case management services for clients including assessment, psychosocial history, treatment plans, group and individual counselling services for up to 35 clients.
• Ensure that referrals are made to the appropriate internal and external services as required to meet the consumer needs.
• Provide a variety of modalities to include individual and group counseling, education on all issues relating to Substance Use Disorder, as well as recovery oriented/harm reduction program activities.
• Apply crisis intervention, advocacy, and group work methods to respond to client population as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Diploma and must be a NY State Qualified Health Professional (QHP) which includes licensure or Credential as a CASAC
• Associates Degree plus NY State Qualified Health Professional (QHP) which includes licensure or Credential as a CASAC or CASAC-T
• Bachelor’s Degree plus NY State Qualified Health Professional (QHP) which includes licensure or Credential as a CASAC or CASAC-T
• Ability to evaluate and intervene in crisis situations.
• Ability to meet with residents and/or staff throughout facilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends) as assigned.
• Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Creole/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English speaking preferred but not required.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.

BENEFITS
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:
• Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
• Medical,
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings with Agency Match
• Transit
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.
For more information on our organization, please visit our website at: www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.
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