Substance Abuse Counselor - Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center : Job Details

EMMA L. BOWEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER Also known as UPPER MANHATTAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC. The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is seeking a Substance Abuse 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 DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Substance Abuse CounselorPROGRAM: Able Halfway HouseDUTIES:Provide substance abuse counseling services to patients/families, including psychosocial assessment and treatment, short and long term, crisis, intervention, individual and group counseling.Carry an active caseload of patients and complete all intake forms.Conduct intake assessment, develop treatment plan/review and progress notes.Participate in weekly staff meeting/case conference, in-house/external training and monthly supervision with DirectorEducate patients on Substance use/abuse, MAT and NRT.Manage written an electronic patients records, knowledge on STARS and HRA2010EParticipate in agency sponsored and community outreach events such as health fairs and ground rounds.Ability to travel off-site to conduct outreach and attend necessary training and conferencesProvide necessary reports, case records, documentation and statistics as required.Working knowledge of referral process for individual aftercare, and other concrete services.Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.Conduct weekly random urines and monitor medication.REPORTS TO: Program DirectorUNION: Local 1199 SEUIHOURS: 35/week RequirementsBachelors Degree and/or CASAC/CASAC-T require.At least 2 years of experience in the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services field.Counseling experience required.CASAC-T with 2 years' experience working with a population with substance abuse/co-occurring disorders.Good verbal and written communication.Computer Skills is a requirement.