Counselor-Substance Abuse-(HRA) West Farms

Comunilife; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Paid time off after 60 days

Job summary

Comunilife in the Bronx is seeking an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor to perform initial and annual assessments, develop service plans, and provide individual, family and group counseling. The role includes advocacy and referrals to community programs, documentation, and participation in training activities.

Requirements include CASAC/CASAC-T or LCSW with 3–5 years of experience, HIV/AIDS or chronic mental illness experience a plus, and Spanish bilingual abilities are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Credentialed CASAC/CASAC-T or LCSW with 3–5 years of substance abuse counseling experience.
• Experience with HIV/AIDS, chronic mental illness, and/or chemical dependence a plus.
• Bilingual - Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and annual substance abuse assessments.
• Develop initial service plans and revisions with clients.
• Provide individual, family and group substance abuse counseling.
• Advocacy and referrals to community-based substance abuse programs as needed.
• Document all services in a timely manner as required.
• Participate in training, workshops, seminars and case conferences as required.
• Arrange for in-patient substance abuse treatment.
• Educate clients and staff on harm reduction.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

CASAC/CASAC-T/LCSW

Spanish bilingual

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bronx, NY 10460Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesComunilife Inc. is looking for an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor for its congregate program in the Bronx. The Substance Abuse Counselor completes initial and annual substance abuse assessments for all clients, participates in the development of the initial service plan and its revisions, and provides individual, family and group substance abuse counseling and advocacy and referrals to community programs as needed. The Substance Abuse Counselor monitors clients’ attendance at programs and provides documentation of all contacts. The position is eligible to participate in Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package starting after 60 days of hire.

Essential Duties

• Conduct initial and annual substance abuse assessments including substance abuse assessments.
• Collaborate with clients and staff in the development of the initial comprehensive service plans and plan revisions, including identifying mutually agreed upon long and short-term substance abuse related goals.
• Provide individual, and group substance abuse counseling.
• Advocacy and referrals to community-based substance abuse programs as needed.
• Documents all services provided in a timely manner as required.
• Participate in training, workshops, seminars and case conference as well as meetings was required.
• Arrange for in-patient substance abuse treatment.
• Educate clients and staff on harm reduction.

QualificationsEducation and Experience Requirement(s)

Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or CASAC-T or LCSW with three (3) to five (5) years of substance abuse counseling experience. Experience with individuals with HIV/AIDS, chronic mental illness, and/or chemical dependence and their families a plus. Bilingual - Spanish, a plus.

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.