Residential SUD Counselor - Chemical Dependency Crisis Center

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

BRC's Chemical Dependency Crisis Center (CDCC) offers 32 beds of supportive inpatient detoxification services for homeless men and women. These services are licensed by NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and funded by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The CDCC program provides medical services, individual and group motivational counseling, didactic health and substance abuse education, and therapeutic activities. In December 2014, CDCC added medically supervised withdrawal services its existing medically monitored withdrawal services, allowing the program to serve clients with a broader range of medical needs.

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• LMHC or LMSW preferred.
• Bachelors strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client caseload.
• Perform intakes, provide individual and group counselling, referral, placements, bio-psychosocial assessments, evidence-based treatment plans, and crisis intervention.
• Gather and review documentation as requested for utilization management reviews of clients on caseload including completion of LOCADTRs.
• Participate fully in a multidisciplinary team including MD, RN, LPN, CASAC, LMHC, Peer specialists and LCSW.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks 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 many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees