What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASAC Counselor position at Noble Hearts?
JJob Title: Leap Addiction Counselor
Location: Queens, NY
Salary: 60,000
Type: Full-time
Benefits: Yes
Job breakdown
Even though substance abuse and mental health disorders transcend language and cultural barriers, language differences often block a person from accessing proper care and, ultimately, the opportunity for a fulfilling and complete life. Our client has multiple openings in Queens for addiction counselor roles.
What you will own
- Collects and analyzes assessment data which includes substance use, mental health and
co-occurring disorders.
- Completes intake process and psychosocial assessments, arriving at treatment
recommendations and level of care decisions that are appropriate to the participant's level of functioning and medical necessity.
- Provides individual and group counseling based on treatment plan and participant
centered needs.
- Conducts evidence-based practices to the individual needs of the participant (EBPs
include, but are not limited to, cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, matrix model, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy).
- Is attuned to trauma indicators and projects safety and trust in the
professional relationship.
- Conducts discharge planning with the client
- Acts as liaison with networking/referring agencies, e.g.; Courts, Parole, Probation,
ACCESS, etc.-Recognizes, responds to, and defuse volatile or dangerous situations as allowable; when in doubt always call for assistance and/or 911.
- Provide documentation of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions, and recommendations, including all necessary billing information. Performs job tasks in a manner that does not result in negative audit reviews.
Skills you will bring to the table
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice model of treatment (MI, CBT, CRAFT, etc.)
- Team mindset
- Ability to stay calm in a crisis
- Strong interpersonal communication (written and spoken)
- Culturally sensitive and empathetic
- Proficient computer skills (Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Flexibility in weekend shift coverage or swap
- Familiarity with electronic documentation programs
Non-negotiables
- -BS/BA in a human services field and CASAC with 2 years' experience working with
applicable populations who have substance abuse/co-occurring disorders; or
-Associates Degree and CASAC-T and 4 years applicable experience.
-Must have computer skills.
-Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the
Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free
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About Noble Hearts HR
Noble Hearts HR is a certified MWBE-owned full HR and talent sourcing firm. With a team of 30 years of combined experience, we bring serenity to non-profits, companies, and job seekers alike by focusing on the human part of human resources.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000