Counselor-Substance Abuse-(HRA) West Farms

Comunilife Inc•New York, NY

42d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Comunilife Inc. is looking for an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor for its congregate program in the Bronx. The Substance Abuse Counselor completes initial and annual substance abuse assessments for all clients, participates in the development of the initial service plan and its revisions, and provides individual, family and group substance abuse counseling and advocacy and referrals to community programs as needed. The Substance Abuse Counselor monitors clients’ attendance at programs and provides documentation of all contacts. The position is eligible to participate in Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package starting after 60 days of hire.

Requirements

Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or CASAC-T or LCSW with three (3) to five (5) years of substance abuse counseling experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with individuals with HIV/AIDS, chronic mental illness, and/or chemical dependence and their families a plus.
Bilingual - Spanish, a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and annual substance abuse assessments including substance abuse assessments.
Collaborate with clients and staff in the development of the initial comprehensive service plans and plan revisions, including identifying mutually agreed upon long and short-term substance abuse related goals.
Provide individual, and group substance abuse counseling.
Advocacy and referrals to community-based substance abuse programs as needed.
Documents all services provided in a timely manner as required.
Participate in training, workshops, seminars and case conference as well as meetings was required.
Arrange for in-patient substance abuse treatment.
Educate clients and staff on harm reduction.