Residential SUD Counselor - Chemical Dependency Crisis Center

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

5h

About The Position

The Residential SUD Counselor works at BRC's Chemical Dependency Crisis Center (CDCC), a 32-bed supportive inpatient detoxification program for homeless men and women. The program provides medical services, individual and group motivational counseling, health and substance abuse education, and therapeutic activities. The role manages a client caseload and delivers counseling, assessment, treatment planning, referrals, placement support, and crisis intervention as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• MSW or CASAC-T license required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Knowledge of OASAS rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely billable clinical documentation.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take a CPR training class.

Nice To Haves

• LMHC or LMSW preferred.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client caseload.
• Perform intakes and provide individual and group counseling.
• Provide referrals and placements.
• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Gather and review documentation as requested for utilization management reviews of clients on the caseload, including completing LOCADTRs.
• Participate fully in a multidisciplinary team that includes an MD, RN, LPN, CASAC, LMHC, peer specialists, and LCSW.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for a spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• At least three weeks of paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, transit, and childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time