Substance Abuse Counselor needed in Brooklyn. Full-time position! About The Program The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program is an article 32 OASAS licensed outpatient program providing culturally affirming, evidence-based counseling and medication assisted treatment to adolescents and adults with SUD diagnoses and their families. Treatment approaches are trauma informed and individualized to the client and family. The program is part of the Midwood Brooklyn Hub, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center that serves all members of the community. As part of our person-centered approach, the program is open evenings and weekends to provide the community with optimal access to care.
Position Overview The Substance Abuse Counselor uses a trauma-informed, person-centered approach in the evaluation, treatment, and care coordination of individuals with substance use disorders and their family members. The Substance Abuse Counselor provides clinical care as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates with clients and other treatment providers in developing treatment plans and helping clients work toward their treatment goals.
Responsibilities -Conducts comprehensive psychosocial evaluations of clients seeking substance use disorders treatment and incorporates feedback from families/collaterals, and other external sources in the information gathering process.
-In collaboration with the client, family, and treatment team, develop treatment plan to help client achieve goals across multiple life domains, in addition to addressing substance use.
-Provide individual and group counseling for clients and their family members using trauma informed, evidence based interventions.
-Provide care coordination to address identified needs and to help clients access care and services to support attainment of treatment plan goals.
-Develop discharge plan and aftercare plan to ensure client is connected to the appropriate level of care and to support treatment gains.
-Monitor response to treatment interventions through the use of urine toxicology screens, breathalyzers, and other screens to inform the treatment planning process.
-Accurate and timely completion of all documentation.
-Provide psychoeducation and training on substance use disorders to other programs and community groups
-Other duties as assigned.
Requirements -NY State Credential in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC) required. CASAC-T's are not eligible for this position.
-Experience with documenting in electronic health records; Comfortable with technology, including use of email, Microsoft Word Office software (Word, Excel) and video conferencing platforms (such as Zoom). Ability to operate computer devices (mouse, keyboard)
-Work will be conducted both on site at the office and off-site at various locations in the community that meet the needs of the clients being served.
Salary: For candidates with a CASAC, salary is $55,000 per year plus benefits. For candidates with a LMSW or LMHC licensure plus the CASAC, salary is $60,000 per year plus benefits.
For more information and to apply, please contact:Howard Newman Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 204
Fax: 1-718-302-0070
