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Substance Abuse Counselor

Volunteers of America Greater New York, Inc.
place New Rochelle, 10805
local_atm $28.84 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Aging
Medication Management
Substance Abuse
ECT
Individuals

About Job

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct counseling, guidance, and case management services to clients with specific substance abuse problems. The counselor participates in delivery of services to all clients as needed.

Crossroads Residence is a community residence in operation since 1991 and houses single males who are recovering from alcoholism and substance abuse. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/new-york-behavioral-health

Location: New Rochelle, NY 10801

Minimum Qualifications:

  • The position requires a High School diploma or GED
  • Current Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) by NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
  • It also requires a minimum of one year’s experience of social services experience in treatment planning, individual and group counseling case management and crisis intervention.
Substance Abuse Counselor Principal Responsibilities:
1. Provide appropriate counseling services to individuals with specialized needs as defined in the service plan.
2. Develop service plans with clients which address individualized needs.
3. Maintain client records.
4. Maintain linkages with community treatment providers.
5. Complete accurate and comprehensive service delivery reports.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
And much more!

Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Aging
Medication Management
Substance Abuse

Age Groups

Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Adults

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

HIV/AIDS
Individuals with Addiction Issues
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)

Settings

Home Health/In-home
Military