Per Diem Substance Abuse Counselor (Outpatient)

Noble Hearts HR Consulting • New York City, NY

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Elmcor is seeking a per diem Substance Abuse Counselor for its Comprehensive Outpatient Program in Corona, Queens, New York. The position provides clinical counseling services and comprehensive case management to people seeking recovery, including clients with substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. The counselor completes assessments and intake, makes treatment and level-of-care recommendations, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides individual and group counseling using evidence-based practices. The position reports directly to the Director of Outpatient Services.

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.
• Successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services.
• Be drug free.
• Have basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze assessment data related to substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.
• Complete the intake process and determine appropriate treatment recommendations and level-of-care decisions based on client functioning and medical necessity.
• Complete psychosocial assessments.
• Develop initial and comprehensive individualized treatment plans based on client needs, assessment findings, psychosocial information, and the client's stage of change, with measurable objectives and within established timelines; consult with the client and treatment team as appropriate.
• Provide individual counseling based on the treatment plan and client-centered needs.
• Conduct group counseling.
• Use evidence-based practices tailored to individual client needs, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, the Matrix Model, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after completion of the probationary period.
• Employee discounts through Life Mart.
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• 401(k) with match after one year of employment.
• 15 paid vacation days.
• 12 paid sick days.
• 15 company-paid holidays.
• Access to the company gym and boxing gym.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED