Substance Use Counselor- LMSW/CASAC

Center for Community Alternatives • Brooklyn, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to provide counseling services. This role involves identifying, screening, and assessing clients for substance use treatment needs, making referrals to community-based organizations, and coordinating care. The counselor will facilitate therapeutic group and individual sessions and is responsible for completing and maintaining detailed OASAS-compliant case records.

Requirements

• Must have LMSW/CASAC credentials.
• Must submit a cover letter with resume.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews, biopsychosocials, and mental health screenings.
• Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews.
• Act as participant’s case manager to coordinate care within Crossroads and with external providers.
• Perform individual counseling duties, including holding weekly individual sessions with clients.
• Provide referrals to community-based resources (healthcare, social services, and administrative e.g. help obtaining insurance).
• Develop client schedules.
• Initiate and maintain client records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all client information into the agency’s database; utilize electronic health record system.
• Facilitate assigned treatment groups.
• Perform drug testing as needed.
• Prepare monthly updates for court or other supervising agencies.
• Participate in treatment team case reviews.
• Consult with other professionals in support of client’s treatment.
• Complete discharge documentation as needed.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment.
• Time off is earned starting on your first day.
• 7 days of paid sick time
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level