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Bilingual Spanish Substance Use Counselor - Up to $5,000 Sign-on bonus!

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
New York, NY, US
Full-time

Bilingual Spanish Substance Use Counselor

Healthcare staff can work anywhere .The BEST work with US!

Monday-Friday 6am-2pm OR 6 : 30am-2 : 30pm

$50,000-$60,000

Up to $5,000 Sign-on bonus!

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under general direction, the Substance Use Counselor is an integral member of the clinical team and serves as the primary counselor to a caseload of substance use disorder patients.

The SU Counselor will manage a caseload of patients, provide individual and group counseling, conduct an assessment, coordinate services, psycho-education, referrals, and keep all required documentation up to date.

This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

  • Develops a treatment plan in concert with the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor that reflects an understanding of specialized Track issues as related to the physical, medical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs and specific diagnosis.
  • Uses a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with patients and internal and external treatment team members to help support patients in their treatment and recovery.
  • Provides clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
  • Works closely with patients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.
  • Collects and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients from the referral source and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of patient interviews.
  • Based on assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies in an effort to help patients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs.
  • Assists patients with scheduling an admission or first appointment date at the program or facility where they are referred.
  • Monitors patient access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC Certification.
  • Bilingual Spanish required.
  • Minimum One-Two (1-2) years of related experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) preferably within an Opioid Treatment Program.
  • Knowledge and / or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment.
  • Knowledge of and experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders.
  • Knowledge of the laws regarding personnel and client information.

At Samaritan Daytop Village, we empower over 33,000 New Yorkers annually to transform their lives. Our success depends on a community of dedicated, caring employees who share our passion for creating hope and healing.

We live our purpose through uplifting others!

As part of our team, you and your family will be supported through :

  • Robust Benefits
  • Competitive packages include medical, dental, 401K matching, profit sharing, insurance options, and more
  • Work-Life Balance
  • From generous PTO to holiday celebrations, we value your needs
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Further your career with tuition assistance, credentialing support, and free onsite training

We celebrate the potential within each person. Join us as we build stronger individuals, families, and neighborhoods across New York.

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Substance Use Counselor, for immediate consideration, email a resume to : [email protected]

An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workforce.

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