What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Counselor (CASAC/LMSW) position at Bond Health Staffing?
Substance Use Counselor (CASAC or LMSW) Needed
Great salary, Weekly Pay!
Position Summary :
Provides counseling services including identifying, screening and assessing clients to determine the need for substance use treatment. Provides referrals to community-based organizations and coordinates care as needed. Responsible for facilitating therapeutic group and individual sessions. Responsible for completing and maintaining detailed OASAS-compliant case records.
Direct Supervisor : Director of Behavioral Health Services
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Conduct intake interviews, biopsychosocial, mental health screenings.
- Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews, act as participant's case manager to coordinate care within Crossroads and will external providers.
- Perform individual counseling duties which include holding weekly individual sessions with clients, providing referrals to community-based resources (healthcare, social services, and administrative e.g. help obtaining insurance), and developing client schedules.
- Initiate and maintain client records in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all client information into the agency's database; utilize electronic health record system.
- Facilitate assigned treatment groups.
- Perform drug testing as needed.
- Prepare monthly updates for court or other supervising agencies.
- Participate in treatment team case reviews.
- Consult with other professionals in support of client's treatment.
- Complete discharge documentation as needed.
Qualifications :
For further information and to apply, please contact :
Jacqueline Shiels
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office : 1-718-302-0040 ext. 201
Fax : 1-718-302-0070
Jacqueline@bondhealthstaffing.com
