Substance Abuse Counselor - Inwood Residence

Bowery Residents Committee • Manhattan, NY

82d

About The Position

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. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

Requirements

• MSW or CASAC-T License required.
• LMHC or LMSW preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Knowledge of alcoholism treatment and familiarity with 12-step programs.
• Basic Computer Literacy required.

Nice To Haves

• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage client caseload.
• Intake screening and referral.
• Individual and group counseling.
• Assist with maintaining therapeutic milieu.
• Maintenance of timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Case management and escorting clients for advocacy when needed.
• Referral to detox, short-term rehab; outpatient treatment.
• Placement in long-term rehab.
• Dual diagnosis education and support.
• Focused K2 reduction initiative.
• Some outreach work as needed and related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation.
• 12 paid holidays.
• 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) available for healthcare, transit, and childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees