Counselor

The Salvation Army; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Albany seeks a Counselor to conduct counseling sessions and collaborate with Program Staff to provide a caring, respectful atmosphere for clients seeking help.

Responsibilities include biweekly case management, weekly groups, crisis counseling, intake assistance, and compliance screening for substances, with occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in addiction rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Meet with a caseload of individuals for biweekly appointments and provide crisis counseling as needed.
• Conduct weekly counseling, education, and/or Bible/prayer groups.
• Record and submit statistical information.
• Assist with intake as required.
• Administer compliance screening for prohibited substances.
• Attend staff events and Salvation Army activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Flexibility in schedule

Education

Bachelors or Associates in rehab/pastoral counseling or related field

Job description

The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Counselor to conduct counseling sessions and work cooperatively with Program Staff to provide a caring, respectful atmosphere to those seeking help.

Duties

• The Counselor will meet with a caseload of individuals for biweekly scheduled appointments and provide crisis counseling as necessary.
• The Counselor will also conduct weekly counseling, education, and/or Bible/prayer groups.
• Record and submit statistical information.
• Assist with intake as required.
• Administer compliance screening for prohibited substances.
• Attend staff meetings, retreats, conferences, and other Salvation Army events as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience in the field of addiction rehabilitation is preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of issues such as spiritual formation, substance abuse, homelessness, displacement, etc.
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexibility in work schedule to include evenings and occasional weekend time.