Substance Use Counselor
About The Position
This exciting new position builds upon Fortune’s decades-long partnership with the NYC Department of Correction (DOC) and NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services to offer vital services to persons in custody (PICs) on Rikers Island, and facilitating referrals to community supports post-release. Reporting to the CASAC Supervisor, the Substance Use Counselor will be responsible for conducting evidence-based therapeutic groups and screening non-classed individuals within the general population to identify those who may struggle with substance use disorder and refer them, as appropriate, for a higher level of assessment. Substance Use Counselors may engage in the occasional individual counseling session, though they will not carry a caseload or conduct regularly scheduled treatment visits with PICs. Individuals in this role will work closely with their respective supervisors to provide accurate, timely documentation of group services and screening outcomes which may often identify individuals who might qualify for additional services through Correctional Health Services (CHS).
Requirements
- CASAC-T/CASAC required
- Must have demonstrated experience with counseling individuals with substance use histories
- Ability to work independently with off-site supervision required
- Excellent client-engagement and counseling skills
- Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills
- Strong computer skills, particularly with reporting in electronic health records (EHRs)
- Relevant personal experience is a plus
Nice To Haves
- experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma or incarceration is strongly preferred
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred
Responsibilities
- Spend up to five days a week providing substance use treatment services on Rikers Island, conducting up to four groups per day, with the occasional 5th day occurring on a rotational Saturday
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic groups, 12-step meetings, harm reduction education, standalone supportive group sessions, and occasional individual counseling sessions that align with agency and DOC-approved curricula
- Conduct client assessments via evidence-based screening tools and accurately report results to the CASAC supervisor to determine next steps
- Appropriately document client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed therapeutic services with clients
- Complete all group and individual contact notes, as well as enhanced substance use screening determinations within 48 hours of interaction
- Create, prepare, and submit tracking sheets for individuals attending group to monitor for curriculum completion
- Provide individuals completing groups with appropriate certificates
- Maintain on-going clinical communication with supervisor while also maintaining productive communication with DOC, CHS, and other Fortune staff members on-site
- Appropriately advocate for needed services, and support individuals with resources and internal or external referrals
- Participate in case conferences and clinical supervision meetings
- Participate in training opportunities to engage in professional development
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
