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Counselor-Substance Abuse-(DOHMH) Woodhull

Job Details

Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
4 Year Degree
$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Hourly
None
Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Comunilife Inc. is looking for an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor for its residential program in Brooklyn, Woodhull Residence. The Substance Abuse Counselor will assess clients’ needs, create patient-centered treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family counseling.  Responsibilities include assessments, coordination of services, psychoeducation, referrals, and appropriate documentation. This position offers a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more.
 
 
Essential Duties:
 
  • Provide individual and substance use disorder counseling and referral services to the clients of the Woodhull Residence
  • Provide recovery-oriented psychoeducation and support services
  • Document all services provided in a timely manner in accordance with Comunilife, funder, and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain any/all required credentials and keep current with appropriate evidence-based and other clinical practices
  • Work collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, client-centered services are delivered and documented

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Social Work; Public Administration;  Bachelor’s degree in a field related to social work; Knowledge and hands-on experience in providing direct services related to the treatment and recovery of persons with  substance abuse, serious mental illness, and homelessness
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with MS Office and Google product suites
  • Ability to perform and manage in a team approach; excellent interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to handle complex challenges and balance multiple demands on time and attention
  • Ability and willingness to perform all duties as workload necessitates

Certifications & Licenses Required:

  • CASAC or CASAC T
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