Per Diem Substance Abuse Counselor (Outpatient)

Noble Hearts HR Consulting Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PSLF Program

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Gym access

Job summary

Elmcor Community Health Center in Corona, NY seeks a Per Diem Substance Abuse Counselor to provide clinical counseling and case management in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include intake assessments, treatment planning, and individual/group counseling using evidence-based practices.

Qualifications include CASAC or CASAC-T (or HS Diploma with extensive relevant experience). Bilingual Spanish a plus; must pass background checks and OCFS clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have CASAC or CASAC-T certification or HS Diploma with relevant experience.
• Must pass criminal background check and obtain clearance from OCFS.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical counseling and case management.
• Conduct intake assessments and determine level of care.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group counseling.
• Apply evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, MI, Matrix Model, TF-CBT).

Skills

Counseling skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

CASAC

CASAC-T

HS Diploma

Job description

Join Our Mission to Transform Lives!

Job Title: Per Diem Substance Abuse Counselor
Location: Corona, Queens, NY (Comprehensive Outpatient Program)
Pay: $23.34
Type: Per-Diem

SUMMARY

At Elmcor, we believe everyone deserves a path to recovery-no matter the language they speak or the challenges they face. This position is primarily responsible for the provision of clinical counseling services and comprehensive case management. This position reports directly to the Director of Outpatient Services.

What You'll Do

• Collects and analyzes assessment data which includes substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders.


• Completes intake process and arrives at treatment recommendations and level of care decisions that are appropriate to client's level of functioning and medical necessity.


• Completes psychosocial assessments.


• Develops initial and comprehensive individualized treatment plans based on client's needs, using client's words, and that have measurable objectives, within established timelines, based on assessment, psychosocial, client's assessed stage of change, and in consultation with client and treatment team as appropriate.


• Provides individual counseling based on treatment plan and client centered needs.


• Conducts group counseling.


• Conducts evidence based practices to the individual needs of the clients (EBPs include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

Your Credentials

• CASAC and 1 year experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/co-occurring disorders; or


• CASAC-T with 2-3 years' experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/co-occurring disorders; or


• HS Diploma and 6 years' experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/co-occurring disorders.


• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free.


• Must have basic computer skills.


• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Why Elmcor?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after completion of the probationary period)


• Employee Discounts through Life Mart


• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program


• 401(k) with Match after 1 year of employment


• 15 Paid Vacation Days


• 12 Paid Sick Days


• 15 Company-Paid Holidays


• Access to Company Gym and Boxing Gym