What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Counselor (CASAC) position at Noble Hearts HR Consulting Inc.?
Job Title: Residential Counselor
Location: Corona (Queens), NY
Salary: CASAC-T is 30.21/hr ($54,982.20) and CASAC is 32.91/hr ($59,896.20)
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Yes
Job breakdown
Even though substance abuse and mental health disorders transcend language and cultural barriers, language differences often block a person from accessing proper care and, ultimately, the opportunity for a fulfilling and complete life. Our client has multiple openings in Queens for addiction counselor roles.
What you will own
- Completes intake process and arrives at treatment recommendations and level of care decisions that are
appropriate to the client's level of functioning and medical necessity. - Completes psychosocial assessments.
- Develops initial and comprehensive individualized treatment plans based on client's needs, using
client's words, and that have measurable objectives within established timelines, based on assessment,
psychosocial, client's assessed stage of change, and in consultation with the client and treatment team as
appropriate. - Provides individual counseling based on treatment plans and client-centered needs.
- Conducts group counseling.
- Conducts evidence-based practices to the individual needs of the clients (EBPs include, but are not
limited to, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Trauma Focused
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). - Responds to client feedback/suggestions.
- Is responsible for verification of employment and timely and accurate collection of pay stubs and client
fees. - Conducts discharge planning with the client.
Skills you will bring to the table
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice model of treatment (MI, CBT, CRAFT, etc.)
- Team mindset
- Ability to stay calm in a crisis
- Strong interpersonal communication (written and spoken)
- Culturally sensitive and empathetic
- Proficient computer skills (Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Flexibility in weekend shift coverage or swap
- Familiarity with electronic documentation programs
Non-negotiables
- CASAC and 1 year experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/co-
occurring disorders; or - CASAC-T with 2-3 years' experience working with applicable populations who have substance
abuse/co-occurring disorders; or - HS Diploma and 6 years' experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/co-
occurring disorders. - Must have computer skills.
- Must be open to working any shift when given a month notice
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About Noble Hearts HR
Noble Hearts HR is a certified MWBE-owned full HR and talent sourcing firm. With a team of 30 years of combined experience, we bring serenity to non-profits, companies, and job seekers alike by focusing on the human part of human resources.
Salary : $54,982 - $59,896