Reports To : Clinical Supervisor
Clinical Supervisor
Location : 2402 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
What The MICA Specialist Does :
- Immediately formulate a plan and prepare clients for permanent housing placement.
- Engage individuals requiring social service assistance.
- Interview and evaluate clients, formulate Independent Living Plans and goals.
- Assist clients in reducing / stopping their alcohol and other drug use by identifying and referring clients to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA.
- Provide individualized counseling on drug and alcohol addiction and related topics such as : behavior, educational progress, family dynamics, mental and physical health, housing, personal finances, substance abuse, mental and / or physical trauma
- Develop and facilitate group counseling sessions on drug and alcohol use and related topics (i.e., psychological education, learning triggers, skill development, maintaining sobriety, etc.).
- Conduct initial intake psychosocial evaluation and assessment of clients’ needs and periodic re-assessments to determine clients alcohol and other drug use
- Create and maintain client electronic and paper files.
- In collaboration with clients, conduct periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term client goals.
Minimum Education / Experience Required :
Master’s Degree (M.A.) or CASAC required. (A license OR limited permit is required of these Master’s Degrees : Social Work (LMSW or LCSW), Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), Counseling / Guidance, Art Therapy).
Other Requirements
- May be required to become First Aid / CPR certified.
- May be required to become certified in overdose prevention.
- Bi-lingual preferred.
Compensation : $45,000-$48,000 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate.
This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and / or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.
Status : Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.
CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply.
We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.