Substance Abuse Counselor
Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct counseling, guidance, and case management services to clients with specific substance abuse problems. The counselor participates in delivery of services to all clients as needed. Webster House is a single room occupancy residence (SRO) providing permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless single adults, many living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/permanent-supportive-housing
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and certification as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC).
Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate counseling services to individuals with specialized needs as defined in the service plan, including intake and assessment where required.
- Develop service plans with clients that address individualized needs.
- Maintain client records.
- Maintain linkages with community treatment providers.
- Complete accurate and comprehensive service delivery reports.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
- Serve as a resource to staff on substance abuse issues.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
