Substance Abuse Counselor - Parkview Residence

Job description

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage client caseload. Intake screening and referral, individual and group counseling, assist with maintaining therapeutic milieu, maintenance of timely and accurate clinical documentation, case management and escorting clients for advocacy when needed. Referral to detox, short-term rehab; out patient treatment. Placement in long-term rehab. Dual diagnosis education and support; focused K2 reduction initiative.Some outreach work as needed and related duties as assigned. HOURS: Full time, 37.5 hours per week QUALIFICATIONS: MSW or CASAC-T License required. LMHC or LMSW preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, knowledge of alcoholism treatment and familiarity with 12-step programs. Basic Computer Literacy required. *Vaccination preferred but not required - Sunday-Thursday 9am - 5:30pm MAKE AN IMPACT: Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providi...