Substance Abuse Counselor; 4209-202-N

2377 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11233, USA Req #3522 For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. Loreto ES Supportive Housing provides housing and support services to those who are seriously and persistently mentally ill such as counseling, case management, substance abuse rehabilitation, wellness, socialization, community integration and crisis management. Loreto II Preservation Supportive Housing / Loretto Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative STATEMENT OF THE JOB: The Substance Abuse Counselor will provide the full range of counseling services to individuals with Substance Use Disorders. The agency has embraced the concept of a full system of care for all consumers of service. This requires that the staff assess the client’s needs holistically and see it’s as their responsibility to connect the client with services needed-internal or external to the agency, regardless of the door through which the consumer enters the system. · Provide intake, information and referral services. · Engage clients in the development of an appropriate and accurate assessment and treatment plan. · Work collaboratively with service providers and on-site team to develop an appropriate and accurate assessment and treatment plan. · Provide case management services for clients including assessment, psychosocial history, treatment plans, group and individual counselling services for clients. · Prepare, conduct, and document assigned group counseling, client education group and individual counseling sessions. · Ensure that referrals are made to the appropriate internal and external services as required to meet the consumer needs. · Follow up on all referrals made on behalf of consumer/family and respond to all referrals made to your to your program · Provide a variety of modalities to include individual and group counseling, education on all issues relating to Substance Use Disorder, as well as recovery oriented/harm reduction program activities. · Establish linkage to community services that focus on Substance Use Disorder recovery and keep updated resource book on addiction programs. · Participate in in-service training, conferences and workshops. · Participate and give input in weekly team meetings and staff meetings. · Participate in cross-program service reviews that support the planning and coordination of service delivery. QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college required. · NYS CASAC or similar certification preferred. · 2-3 years of experience working with MICA and homeless clients preferred with an ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the issues of the homeless population. · Strong communication, interpersonal, and team work skills. · Bi-lingual Spanish/English speaking a plus. · Ability to evaluate and intervene in crisis situations. Able to sit, stand, & walk for extended periods of time, and able to lift up 30lbs. · Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, & office equipment. · Ability to conduct presentations before large groups of people. · Ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends) as assigned. · Ability to meet with residents and/or staff throughout facilities. · Ability to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed. BENEFITS: * We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including: * Retirement Savings with Agency Match For more information on our organization, please visit our website at: www.ccbq.org EOE/AA. Since 1899, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens. Notice

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