Counselor, Full Time

LESC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Discounted commuter benefits

Life insurance & Long term disability

Student loan repayment program

Training and other benefits

Job summary

LESC in New York, NY is seeking a trauma-informed counselor to provide recovery-oriented treatment in our substance use disorder program. You will conduct individual counseling, write and review treatment plans, assess progress and coordinate referrals to HIV/vocational/education services as needed.

Responsibilities include group activities, milieu-based therapy, client education, and collaboration with vocational staff to support full rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and CASAC-T, with 1–2 years of substance use disorder experience.
• CASAC preferred; if hired with CASAC-T, must obtain full CASAC within six months.
• Knowledge of detoxification, withdrawal symptoms, and TC process; culturally sensitive.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients, write treatment plans, assess progress, and refer needed services.
• Provide individual counseling and monitor treatment plan development.
• Facilitate daily activities, group meetings, and milieu-based interventions.
• Collaborate with vocational staff to integrate rehabilitation into treatment.
• Assist with case management, court documents, and educational support.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and multi-disciplinary team discussions.
• Support clients on medications for SUD and co-occurring conditions.

Skills

Counseling

Treatment planning

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

CASAC-T

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Uni/Care

Job description

Description

BASIC FUNCTION

Provides trauma informed, strengths based, recovery oriented treatment and counseling services to promote rehabilitation and client-centered interventions. Demonstrates professional competency by successfully engaging and treating clients to meet treatment goals.

Major Duties

• Counsels clients, writes treatment plans, assesses client progress, and recommends needed services such as HIV and vocational counseling referrals, parenting classes, and others to meet clients’ needs
• Provides individual counseling and treatment/recovery plan preparation, monitoring, and reviewing.
• Facilitates activities of daily living, community meetings, engagement, and carry out of treatment planning in milieu.
• Provides therapeutic interactions to foster residents’ social, cognitive and behavioral skill development.
• Teaches clients how to manage stress and circumstances affecting their lives.
• Case Management of legal reports, court letters, EAP, and/or educational assistance.
• Collaborate with Vocational staff to integrate vocational rehabilitation into the overall treatment process.
• Recommend clients for consultations as appropriate (i.e. psychological or psychiatric).
• Participates in assessing clients in weekly staff meetings and in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Participates in providing education and support to clients receiving medications for substance use disorder, mental health and co-occurring medical conditions.
• Assists other clinical staff by providing information necessary to assess clients and collaborate on treatment planning.
• Obtains, monitors and integrates into treatment planning all toxicology data as directed by the supervisor.
• Completes in-service and other training.
• Participates in all meetings as directed by supervisor.
• Fills in for other Counselors who may be on leave as needed.
• In Residential programs, conducts room inspections to assure cleanliness and adherence to program rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

SCHEDULE:

Tuesday-Saturday 2:00PM - 10:00PM

RATE:

$55,000 - $62,700 / year dep. on experience

LOCATION:

NY, NY 10002

We Offer Excellent Benefits Including

• Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Discounted Commuter benefits
• Life insurance & Long term disability
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
• Training and other additional voluntary benefits

EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

Requirements

QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, CASAC-T (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor–Trainee), and a minimum of 1–2 years of relevant experience in substance use disorder treatment required.
• CASAC is preferred. Candidates hired with a CASAC-T must obtain their full CASAC credential within six (6) months of employment.
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment including detoxification and withdrawal symptoms. Must be multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment. Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Word, and Uni/Care. Familiarity with the TC process

Compensation details: 55000-62700 Yearly Salary