Residential Counselor (CASAC)

Noble Hearts HR Consulting • New York City, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Counselor provides addiction counseling services in a residential setting in Corona, Queens. The role includes assessing clients’ needs and functioning, recommending appropriate treatment and level of care, and delivering individualized counseling and evidence-based interventions. Counselors work with clients and, as appropriate, the treatment team to develop treatment plans and support discharge planning. The position requires flexibility to work any shift with one month’s notice and flexibility in weekend shift coverage or shift swaps.

Requirements

• CASAC and one year of experience working with applicable populations with substance abuse or co-occurring disorders; or CASAC-T and two to three years of such experience; or a high school diploma and six years of such experience.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment models such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and CRAFT.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm in a crisis.
• Strong written and spoken interpersonal communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and empathy.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity with electronic documentation programs.
• Flexibility in weekend shift coverage or shift swaps, and openness to working any shift when given one month’s notice.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake processes and make treatment recommendations and level-of-care decisions appropriate to clients’ functioning and medical necessity.
• Complete psychosocial assessments.
• Develop initial and comprehensive individualized treatment plans based on assessments, client needs and stated goals, assessed stage of change, measurable objectives, and established timelines, consulting with the client and treatment team as appropriate.
• Provide individual counseling based on treatment plans and client-centered needs.
• Conduct group counseling.
• Use evidence-based practices suited to individual client needs, including approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, the Matrix Model, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Respond to client feedback and suggestions.
• Verify employment and collect pay stubs and client fees accurately and on time.
• Conduct discharge planning with clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED