CASAC Counselor for Homeless Clients - Flexible Hours

Care For the Homeless; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Care For the Homeless in New York, NY, seeks an experienced counselor to provide direct alcohol and substance counseling and case management to homeless clients and families. You will assess needs, coordinate services, and advocate for access to resources.

Responsibilities include counseling sessions, group facilitation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated care. Evening and weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Active CASAC Certification for New York state.
• 5+ years of experience with mentally ill, homeless or special needs populations.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct alcohol/substance abuse counseling and case management to homeless clients.
• Complete substance abuse assessments to identify needs and goals.
• Engage clients in counseling and treatment including harm reduction and relapse prevention.
• Maintain documentation in EMR (eCW) and update client records per policy.
• Coordinate with internal staff and external providers to meet treatment needs.
• Provide advocacy for clients around treatment, entitlements and services.
• Facilitate groups and provide ongoing support for treatment planning.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Counseling

Case management

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

CASAC Certification (NY)

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Care For the Homeless in New York, NY, seeks an experienced counselor to provide direct alcohol and substance counseling and case management to homeless clients and families. You will assess needs, coordinate services, and advocate for access to resources.

Responsibilities include counseling sessions, group facilitation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated care. Evening and weekend availability is expected.