Senior Substance Use Counselor
$59,426–$74,277 year
On-siteThe Bronx, New York, United States
Job Summary
Manage a caseload, delivering all treatment components to assigned patients by developing individual treatment plans, assessing progress, and providing individual and group counseling. Supervise Counselors by scheduling patients into treatment activities, assigning job functions, and facilitating peer support groups. Provide technical training assistance to Counselors on the EHR and AVATAR system, serving as a Super-User to communicate policy changes. Offer clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, and family members, and participate in case conferences to recommend treatment plan adjustments. Utilize a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to collaborate with internal and external team members. Requires CASAC Level 2 Certification, 5-7 years of experience with Substance Use Disorders, and an Associate's Degree in Human Services. On-site position in New York City.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Human Services
- CASAC Level 2 Certification, CASAC Advanced Counselor or CASAC Master Counselor or NYSED Qualified Health Professional (QHP) status such as (LMSW-LP, MHC-LP, LMSW, LMHC or LCSW Required
- Minimum Five-Seven (5-7) years related experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
- Ability to take on additional caseload or provide extra coverage as needed based on needs of the program
- Knowledge and/or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment
- Knowledge of and experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders
- Knowledge of the laws regarding personnel and client information
- Knowledge of Client Rights and Code of Ethics
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
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