19 Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in New York, NY
Postgraduate Center For Mental Heal is Hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor Near New York, NY
Job Location
213 West 35th St SCIF Clinic - New York, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$55,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
Day
Description
JOB SCOPE: Provides clinical services and coordination of care in an integrated community environment. Provides consultation to clinical teams for clients with dual diagnosis including Mental Health, Substance Use and Medical needs. This position requires clinical experience, and the desire to work as part of a team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct groups and individual sessions in the clinic setting and in the community.
- Conducts home and community visits.
- Provides ongoing clinical services to assigned caseload and provides consultation for clients who may need services or are in need of short term clinical interventions.
- Provide services in an evidence based manner to encourage retention in services.
- Refer to additional services as appropriate.
- Function within an interdisciplinary team to provide high quality and evidenced based services.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team case conferences.
- Participates in internal and external committees.
- Participates in internal and external CQI projects.
- Provides supervision to students based on agency need.
- Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by Director.
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- CASAC, Advance CASAC, Master Level CASAC (Dual Bachelor or Masters preferred).
- Must be outcome oriented in a fast paced environment with deadlines.
- CASAC (Dual Bachelor or Masters preferred)
- Knowledge of provisions of SUD/MH services in person-centered, trauma-informed and recovery oriented environment.
- Understanding and willingness to support Medication Assisted Treatment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with staff and colleagues throughout PCMH and ability to work as part of a team.
- Understanding and willingness to provide services in an integrated setting.
- Ability to verbally express ideas and concepts clearly to others.
- Experience working with children, adults and families.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written communication skills and ability to maintain charts as per policy and procedures.
- Bilingual, ability to speak Spanish desirable.
- Ensure progress notes are completed within 24-48 hours of the delivery of the service.
Job Summary
Full Time
$60k-78k (estimate)
06/12/2024
06/26/2024
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