Substance Abuse Counselor - 55 West 110th Street

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Manage client caseload. Intake screening and referral, individual and group counseling, assist with maintaining therapeutic milieu, maintenance of timely and accurate clinical documentation, case management and escorting clients for advocacy when needed.

Referral to detox, short-term rehab; out patient treatment. Placement in long-term rehab. Dual diagnosis education and support;

focused K2 reduction initiative.Some outreach work as needed and related duties as assigned.

HOURS :

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Monday - Friday; 9 : 00am - 5 : 30pm

QUALIFICATIONS :

MSW or CASAC-T License required. LMHC or LMSW preferred. Bilingual (Spanish / English) preferred, knowledge of alcoholism treatment and familiarity with 12-step programs.

Basic Computer Literacy required.

Vaccination preferred but not required

MAKE AN IMPACT :

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need.

Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally.

BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace : we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.

Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

BENEFITS :

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.

In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including :

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.
30+ days ago