Residential Counselor (CASAC)

Noble Hearts HR Consulting Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Noble Hearts HR Consulting Inc. has multiple openings in Corona, Queens for Residential Counselor roles. CASAC-T or CASAC credentials with related experience are required. This is a full-time position offering benefits and working in a supportive treatment environment.

Responsibilities include intake, assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, and discharge planning, with a focus on evidence-based practices and client-centered care in a culturally sensitive setting.

Qualifications

• CASAC or CASAC-T required or equivalent years of experience with substance abuse/co-occurring disorders
• Must have computer skills and be open to working any shift with monthly notice
• HS Diploma with 6 years’ experience accepted as alternative non-degreed path

Responsibilities

• Completes intake process and determines treatment recommendations and level of care
• Completes psychosocial assessments
• Develops individualized treatment plans with measurable objectives
• Provides individual counseling
• Conducts group counseling
• Applies evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, MI, Matrix Model, TF-CBT)
• Verifies employment and collects pay stubs and client fees
• Conducts discharge planning

Skills

Evidence-based practices

Team mindset

Crisis management

Interpersonal communication

Cultural sensitivity

Computer skills

Weekend shift flexibility

Electronic documentation

Education

HS Diploma

6 years experience with applicable populations

Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Residential Counselor

Location: Corona (Queens), NY

Salary: CASAC-T is 30.21/hr ($54,982.20) and CASAC is 32.91/hr ($59,896.20)

Type: Full-time

Benefits: Yes

Job breakdown

Even though substance abuse and mental health disorders transcend language and cultural barriers, language differences often block a person from accessing proper care and, ultimately, the opportunity for a fulfilling and complete life. Our client has multiple openings in Queens for addiction counselor roles.

What you will own

• Completes intake process and arrives at treatment recommendations and level of care decisions that are
  appropriate to the 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 the client and treatment team as
  appropriate.
• Provides individual counseling based on treatment plans 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).
• Responds to client feedback/suggestions.
• Is responsible for verification of employment and timely and accurate collection of pay stubs and client
  fees.
• Conducts discharge planning with the client.
  

Skills you will bring to the table

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice model of treatment (MI, CBT, CRAFT, etc.)
• Team mindset
• Ability to stay calm in a crisis
• Strong interpersonal communication (written and spoken)
• Culturally sensitive and empathetic
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Flexibility in weekend shift coverage or swap
• Familiarity with electronic documentation programs

Non-negotiables

• 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 have computer skills.
• Must be open to working any shift when given a month notice

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About Noble Hearts HR

Noble Hearts HR is a certified MWBE-owned full HR and talent sourcing firm. With a team of 30+ years of combined experience, we bring serenity to non-profits, companies, and job seekers alike by focusing on the human part of human resources.