Substance Use Counselor

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

10d•$60,000 - $62,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Counselor provides substance use services and consultation as a member of a mobile multi-disciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. This role involves integrating dual-recovery treatment and working with both mental health and substance abuse in conjunction with the tasks of other team members. The counselor will conduct assessments for substance abuse services and treatments, be responsible for recipients and charting services, and play a key role in creating and revising service plans as participant needs change. Advocacy for participant rights and preferences is a core responsibility. The position includes an on-call rotation, backing up the social worker, and requires fieldwork and travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred
Certified Substance Abuse and Alcoholism Counselor - Trainee (CASAC-T)
Two or more years’ experience working with dually diagnosed individuals including the delivery of integrated services
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Proficient in MS Word/Excel

Nice To Haves

NYS Driver’s license strongly preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Integrating dual-recovery treatment
Works with both mental health and substance abuse in conjunction with the tasks of other team members
Conducts assessments for substance abuse services
Conducts treatments in conjunction with the other team members
Responsibility for the recipients and for charting services
Responsible portion or all of creating the service plan
Responsible for ensuring revisions to the plan as the participant’s needs change
Advocating for the rights and preferences of the participant whenever possible
Will be on an on-call rotation and will back up the social worker
Field work and travel is required
Other duties as assigned