Substance Use Counselor Position Available In New York, New York

Substance Use Counselor Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center, Inc. New York, NY Job Details Full-time $55,000 – $65,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Bilingual LMHC Spanish Substance Abuse Counseling Certification Addiction counseling Addiction counseling experience (1-2 years) Licensed Clinical Social Worker Addiction counseling experience (3-5 years) Mid-level CASAC-T Telehealth Certified Social Worker Clinical Social Worker Certified Substance Abuse Counselor CASAC 1 year Communication skills Full Job Description

EMMA L. BOWEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

Also known as

UPPER MANHATTAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.

The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to join our team. This position is a terrific opportunity for someone to gain additional experience and make a difference in the lives of our clients.

For over 45 forty-five years, our organization has provided mental health and holistic services in northern Manhattan for families, children, adolescents, and other adults including the elderly in a supportive and caring environment. We also have an out-patient and residential substance abuse program as well as a Therapeutic Preschool for 3-5 year olds. Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center is a Certified National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. For additional information about our organization and programs, please visit us on our website at www.bowencsc.org.

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE

Substance Use Counselor

LOCATION

Addiction Treatment Services Hours:

35 hrs. per week

Union:

Union position

Duties:

The counselor provides assessment and treatment as well as education and training to clients and their families. The appropriate candidate has experience working with clients with co-occurring mental illness. Specifically, the substance use counselor will be responsible for: Conducting substance use assessments and comprehensive psychosocial evaluations. Meeting with clients for ongoing individual counseling Leading group counseling sessions Providing crisis intervention as needed. Providing psychoeducation to clients and their family members Maintain case records in EHR to ensure continued treatment planning, referrals, and follow up Providing referrals to other providers within the agency and outside agencies as needed and monitoring clients’ compliance with referral. Coordinating client care with other behavioral health care providers including psychiatrists, behavioral health therapists, case managers and primary and specialty care providers. Other responsibilities as needed.

REPORTS TO

Program Director Job Requirements :

Bilingual Spanish Preferred

CASAC-T, CASAC

License or LM/CSW or

LMHC 1-4

years of experience Must be comfortable utilizing telemedicine platforms and video conferencing systems

Personal Qualities:

Looking for a team player and strong communicator

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person