Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor New York, NY 10025, USA Req #2633 Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program. We are in search of new talent in the following position... Position: Substance Abuse Counselor The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct counseling, guidance, and case management services to clients with specific substance abuse problems. The counselor participates in delivery of services to all clients as needed. Minimum Qualifications: The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and certification as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Substance Abuse Counselor Principal Responsibilities: Provide appropriate counseling services to individuals with specialized needs as defined in the service plan, including intake and assessment where required. Develop service plans with clients that address individualized needs. Maintain client records. Maintain linkages with community treatment providers. Complete accurate and comprehensive service delivery reports. Conduct individual and group counseling sessions. Serve as a resource to staff on substance abuse issues. Rose House provides permanent, supportive, and affordable housing in a service-rich environment to formerly homeless single adults, many of whom are living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser Location: 305 West 97th Street * New York, NY 10025 Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid personal leave, and much more. To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today! Other details Job Family CASE MANAGEMENT Job Function Counseling Pay Type Hourly Min Hiring Rate $23.07 Max Hiring Rate $23.07 Required Education Bachelor's Degree Apply Now New York, NY 10025, USA Share this job: Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly

Created: 2024-11-08