Counselor, Full Time at Lower Eastside Service Center

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

58000.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Substance Use Treatment, Methadone Treatment, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Client Support, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Group Sessions, Individual Sessions, Public Assistance Coordination, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psycho-Social Assessments, Treatment Plans, Progress Notes, Multi-Cultural Sensitivity

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description BASIC FUNCTION: Counselor to play a key role in the treatment recovery process of clients, by providing counseling and supportive services to promote recovery and stable life function. MAJOR DUTIES: Provides counseling sessions as mandated by all applicable regulations including but not limited to Federal, State, Local and Accreditation bodies. Additionally, the Counselor must be knowledgeable of and follow all agency and program specific policies and procedures. Maintains all required documentation in the case record, including but not limited to intake assessments, treatment plans, psycho-socials, progress notes, records of contact with other agencies the client is or has been engaged with, and information about public assistance or disability benefits.. Collaborate with Vocational staff to integrate vocational rehabilitation into overall treatment process. Provides active assistance to clients in regards to maintenance of public assistance or other benefits and coordinates actively with Entitlement Assessors. Links clients up with all necessary medical and psychiatric providers, and supports them in their follow-though on these matters as needed. Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and meetings. Conducts individual and group sessions. SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 7:00AM-3:00PM, alternating Saturdays 7AM-12PM LOCATION: NY, NY 10002 RATE: $50,000 - $58,000 / year dep. on experience We offer excellent benefits including: Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Discounted Commuter benefits Life insurance & Long term disability Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program Training and other additional voluntary benefits Requirements QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: BA in Human Services plus 2 years equivalent experience and Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-T or CASAC). Understands substance use and/or Methadone treatment and basic counseling skills. Able to work well as part of a complex team. Must be multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment.

Responsibilities

The Counselor provides counseling and supportive services to clients to promote recovery and stable life function. They maintain documentation, collaborate with vocational staff, and link clients to necessary medical and psychiatric providers.