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Substance Use Counselor LMSWCASAC

center for community alternativesBrooklyn, NY

yesterday

Occupations

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSubstance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder CounselorsMental Health Counselors

Industries

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersOther Individual and Family ServicesOffices of Mental Health Practitioners
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About the role

About the OrganizationCenter for Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with people across New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration, criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network of direct services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership of directly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all New Yorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need to thrive. WhyJoin the Team? At CCA, we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitivemarket-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determinedby the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, andgeography. Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the mostdesirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize theimportance of work-life balance.
Job Summary: Provides counseling services including identifying, screening and assessing clients to determine the need for substance use treatment. Provides referrals to community-based organizations and coordinates care as needed. Responsible for facilitating therapeutic group and individual sessions. Responsible for completing and maintaining detailed OASAS-compliant case records
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct intake interviews, biopsychosocials, mental health screenings
  • Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews, act as participant's case manager to coordinate care within Crossroads and will external providers
  • Perform individual counseling duties which include holding weekly individual sessions with clients, providing referrals to community-based resources (healthcare, social services, and administrative e.g. help obtaining insurance), and developing client schedules
  • Initiate and maintain client records in accordance with policies and procedures Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all client information into the agency's database; utilize electronic health record system
  • Facilitate assigned treatment groups
  • Perform drug testing as needed
  • Prepare monthly updates for court or other supervising agencies
  • Participate in treatment team case reviews.
  • Consult with other professionals in support of client's treatment
  • Complete discharge documentation as neededALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.12 paid holidays per year20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment.
  • Time off is earned starting on your first day.7 days of paid sick time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) ProgramCCA Website: HERE

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Occupation

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Industry

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Posted

yesterday

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