Substance Abuse Counselor

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. • New Rochelle, NY

6h

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.
Crossroads Residence is a community residence in operation since 1991 and houses single males who are recovering from alcoholism and substance abuse. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/new-york-behavioral-health

Requirements

• The position requires a High School diploma or GED
• Current Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) by NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
• It also requires a minimum of one year’s experience of social services experience in treatment planning, individual and group counseling case management and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate counseling services to individuals with specialized needs as defined in the service plan.
• Develop service plans with clients which address individualized needs.
• Maintain client records.
• Maintain linkages with community treatment providers.
• Complete accurate and comprehensive service delivery reports.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED