Per Diem Substance Abuse Counselor (Outpatient)
About The Position
At Elmcor, the Substance Abuse Counselor provides clinical counseling services and comprehensive case management in the Comprehensive Outpatient Program in Corona, Queens, NY. The position focuses on supporting people in recovery, including clients with substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. It reports directly to the Director of Outpatient Services. The counselor collects and analyzes assessment data, completes intake and psychosocial assessments, and makes treatment recommendations and level-of-care decisions based on client functioning and medical necessity. The counselor develops individualized treatment plans in consultation with clients and, as appropriate, the treatment team; provides individual and group counseling; and uses evidence-based practices tailored to clients' needs.
Requirements
- CASAC and one year of experience working with applicable populations with substance abuse/co-occurring disorders; or CASAC-T and 2–3 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, and be drug free.
- Basic computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze assessment data concerning substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders.
- Complete intake and determine appropriate treatment recommendations and level of care based on client functioning and medical necessity.
- Complete psychosocial assessments.
- Develop initial and comprehensive individualized treatment plans based on client needs, assessments, stage of change, measurable objectives, and 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 company gym and boxing gym.
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Education Level
High school or GED
