What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Counselor position at BMS FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS?
Senior Counselor
Brooklyn, NY (http : / / maps.google.com / maps?q=657 East 98th Street Brooklyn NY USA 11236)
Description
Under the supervision of the Assistant program director , the Senior counselor / Health Coordinator is responsible for carrying a small caseload which usually consists of individuals that have co-occurring disorders. provides crisis intervention, refers residents and appropriate levels of care. Assist the Assistant Program Director in monitoring residents when their primary counselor is not available.
Responsibilities and Duties
- The Senior Counselor is responsible for the completion for required documentation in case records for residents.
- Provide counseling 1X per week ( 30 minutes)
- Provides Crisis Intervention when needed.
- Facilitate support groups one time per week
- Refers resident to other levels of care
- Advocate on behalf of the resident when needed( i.e. Court Liaison, ACS / family court conferences).
- Responsible for maintaining up-to-date case records, filling out applications to be processed by specific agencies when needed.
- Assist in complying with Office of Addiction and support Services (OASAS) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
- Daily report to the Health Commerce System
- Ensures the provision of education, risk reduction, counseling, and referral services to all resident's regarding HIV. AIDs, TB. Hepatitis, STDs and COVID-19.
- Fosters abstinence and stability through counselling and other support
- Completes other assignments as request by the Assistant Program Director
- Supervises the staff in the evening program when needed.
- Develop curriculums for Case Managers.
- Coordinate house functions for residents' chores
- Assist in maintaining the communication logbook.
- Network with out-patient treatment programs to ensure quality care for residents
Requirements
Qualifications
Salary Description
50,000
