Per-diem Counselor (ABLE House) - Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center : Job Details

Job Type Part-time Description EMMA L. BOWEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTERAlso known asUPPER MANHATTAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC. The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is seeking a Per Diem Counselor to join our team. This position is a terrific opportunity for someone to gain additional experience and make a difference in the lives of our clients. For over 45 forty-five years, our organization has provided mental health and holistic services in northern Manhattan for families, children, adolescents, and other adults including the elderly in a supportive and caring environment. We also have an out-patient and residential substance abuse program as well as a Therapeutic Preschool for 3-5 year olds. Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center is a Certified National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site.For additional information about our organization and programs, please visit us on our website at www.bowencsc.org . JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Per Diem CounselorLocation: ABLE House Residential ProgramUnion: Non-Union Duties:

• Provide substance abuse counseling services (crisis intervention, individual and group counseling).
• Carry an active caseload of 2 to 3 patients if needed.
• Assist in the development of patents' service plans, and psychosocial assessment if needed
• Provide necessary documentation of case records (progress notes and group notes) and statistics as required.
• Take supervised urine, monitor the facility and maintain the structure of the house during shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.