THE JEWISH BOARD
For nearly 150 years, The Jewish Board has been delivering innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.
LOCATION 1007 Quentin Rd Brooklyn, NY 11223, US
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 DEXTERITY
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.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.
Our
Values. Treat every person with dignity
We act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Strive to be outstanding
We are exceptional professionals in all that we do.
Embrace each other’s differences
We create a fair and inclusive environment for all.
Engage individuals and families as our partners
We heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.
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LOCATION 1007 Quentin Rd Brooklyn, NY 11223, US
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 DEXTERITY
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.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.
Our
Values. Treat every person with dignity
We act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Strive to be outstanding
We are exceptional professionals in all that we do.
Embrace each other’s differences
We create a fair and inclusive environment for all.
Engage individuals and families as our partners
We heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.
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