Job Title: Residential Counselor

Location: Queens, NY

Salary: 52,000 - 55,000

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.
• Monitors client's savings.
• 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 successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free.
• Must be open to working any shift when given a month notice

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