Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services PURPOSE
The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities. Make a bigger difference
PURPOSE
The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
Program Description
The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program is an article 32 OASAS licensed outpatient program providing culturally affirming, evidence-based counseling and medication assisted treatment to adolescents and adults with SUD diagnoses and their families. Treatment approaches are trauma informed and individualized to the client and family. The program is part of the Midwood Brooklyn Hub, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center that serves all members of the community. As part of our person-centered approach, the program is open evenings and weekends to provide the community with optimal access to care.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Substance Abuse Counselor uses a trauma-informed, person-centered approach in the evaluation, treatment, and care coordination of individuals with substance use disorders and their family members. The Substance Abuse Counselor provides clinical care as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates with clients and other treatment providers in developing treatment plans and helping clients work toward their treatment goals.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Conducts comprehensive psychosocial evaluations of clients seeking substance use disorders treatment and incorporates feedback from families/collaterals, and other external sources in the information gathering process. In collaboration with the client, family, and treatment team, develop treatment plan to help client achieve goals across multiple life domains, in addition to addressing substance use. Provide individual and group counseling for clients and their family members using trauma informed, evidence based interventions. Provide care coordination to address identified needs and to help clients access care and services to support attainment of treatment plan goals. Develop discharge plan and aftercare plan to ensure client is connected to the appropriate level of care and to support treatment gains. Monitor response to treatment interventions through the use of urine toxicology screens, breathalyzers, and other screens to inform the treatment planning process. Accurate and timely completion of all documentation. Provide psychoeducation and training on substance use disorders to other Jewish Board programs and community groups Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
NY State Credential in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC) required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
Fluency in Spanish desirable
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Experience with documenting in electronic health records; Comfortable with technology, including use of email, Microsoft Word Office software (Word, excel) and video conferencing platforms (such as Zoom).
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY
:
Ability to operate computer devices (mouse, keyboard)
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
Work will be conducted both on site at the office and off-site at various locations in the community that meet the needs of the clients being served.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Seniority level
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Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor
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Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor
role at
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services PURPOSE
The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities. Make a bigger difference
PURPOSE
The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
Program Description
The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program is an article 32 OASAS licensed outpatient program providing culturally affirming, evidence-based counseling and medication assisted treatment to adolescents and adults with SUD diagnoses and their families. Treatment approaches are trauma informed and individualized to the client and family. The program is part of the Midwood Brooklyn Hub, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center that serves all members of the community. As part of our person-centered approach, the program is open evenings and weekends to provide the community with optimal access to care.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Substance Abuse Counselor uses a trauma-informed, person-centered approach in the evaluation, treatment, and care coordination of individuals with substance use disorders and their family members. The Substance Abuse Counselor provides clinical care as part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborates with clients and other treatment providers in developing treatment plans and helping clients work toward their treatment goals.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Conducts comprehensive psychosocial evaluations of clients seeking substance use disorders treatment and incorporates feedback from families/collaterals, and other external sources in the information gathering process. In collaboration with the client, family, and treatment team, develop treatment plan to help client achieve goals across multiple life domains, in addition to addressing substance use. Provide individual and group counseling for clients and their family members using trauma informed, evidence based interventions. Provide care coordination to address identified needs and to help clients access care and services to support attainment of treatment plan goals. Develop discharge plan and aftercare plan to ensure client is connected to the appropriate level of care and to support treatment gains. Monitor response to treatment interventions through the use of urine toxicology screens, breathalyzers, and other screens to inform the treatment planning process. Accurate and timely completion of all documentation. Provide psychoeducation and training on substance use disorders to other Jewish Board programs and community groups Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
NY State Credential in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC) required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
Fluency in Spanish desirable
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Experience with documenting in electronic health records; Comfortable with technology, including use of email, Microsoft Word Office software (Word, excel) and video conferencing platforms (such as Zoom).
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY
:
Ability to operate computer devices (mouse, keyboard)
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
Work will be conducted both on site at the office and off-site at various locations in the community that meet the needs of the clients being served.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Health Care Provider Industries Mental Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Substance Abuse Counselor” roles.
Queens, NY $80,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP MANAGER
Trainer in Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders & Developmental Disabilities
New York, NY $60,000.00-$65,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $78,308.00-$78,308.00 1 week ago Queens, NY $80,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago Brooklyn, NY $78,308.00-$78,308.00 1 week ago Substance Abuse Counselor - Villa Residence
Bronx, NY $55,280.00-$55,280.00 9 months ago Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Telehealth
New York, NY $47,500.00-$51,000.00 2 weeks ago Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) (47379)
Brooklyn, NY $75,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Bronx, NY $64,160.00-$69,160.00 2 months ago Mental Health Counselor LI, Correctional Health Services
New York, NY $74,700.00-$74,700.00 6 days ago Harm Reduction Substance Abuse Counselor
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