Job Information
Comunilife Substance Abuse Counselor-(OTDA) in Bronx and Brooklyn, New York
Substance Abuse Counselor-(OTDA)
Job Details
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$50,000.04 - $55,000.04 Salary
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Comunilife Inc is looking to fill a new position of Substance Abuse Counselor under theOTDA Program.The Substance Abuse Counselor completes initial and annual substance abuse assessments for all clients, participates in the development of the initial service plan and its revisions, and provides individual, family and group substance abuse counseling and advocacy and referrals to community programs as needed. The Substance Abuse Counselor monitors clients’ attendance at programs and provides documentation of all contacts.This position is eligible for Comuniilife's generous paid time off package and benefits and is salaried up to $55,000 a year. The program sites are located in the Bronx and Brooklyn boroughs. Travel within those locations will be required.
Essential Functions
Conduct initial and annual substance abuse assessments including substance abuse assessments.
Collaborate with clients and staff in the development of the initial comprehensive service plans and plan revisions, including identifying mutually agreed upon long and short-term substance abuse related goals.
Provide individual, family and group substance abuse counseling.
Advocacy and referrals to community-based substance abuse programs as needed.
Documents all services provided in a timely manner as required.
Participate in training, workshops, seminars and case conference as well as meetings was required.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or LCSW with three (3) to five (5) years of substance abuse counseling experience. Experience with individuals with HIV/AIDS, chronic mental illness, and/or chemical dependence and their families a plus. Bilingual - Spanish, a plus.
Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.