What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Specialist - Babylon ACT Program position at RiseWell Community Services?
RiseWell Community Services is seeking a Full-Time Substance abuse Specialist to join the ACT Team in Babylon, NY
REPORTS TO: Team Leader
DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services
HOURS: 35 hours per week
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling (if rehabilitation counselor, C.R.C. preferred) and/or CASAC. A valid and clean NY State driver license. Minimum 1 years of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting.Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.
JOB FUNCTION:
Provide direct services with a focus on substance abuse recovery and harm reduction on a mobile, multi-disciplinary treatment team for persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
Federation of Organizations offers the following:
- · Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees.
- · 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees.
- · Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision.
- · Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match.
- · Long and Short Term Disability.
- · Life Insurance.
- · Pet Insurance.
- · Employee Assistance Program.
- · CALM App Subscription.
- · Flexible Work Schedules.
- · Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities.
- · Comprehensive Paid Training.
- · Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance.
- · Encourage Education Professional Advancement *
- · Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions.
- · Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness.
About US:
RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is a multi-service, community-based social wellness agency and is a major provider of health and wellness, senior & children’s services, housing, and support services in Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Manhattan. Originally comprised of an alliance of family advocacy groups, RiseWell Community Services was incorporated as a not-for-profit in 1972. For fifty years, RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors and at-risk children. Since 1977, RiseWell’s mission has been to engage people with disabilities in community service and provide a wide range of programs including care coordination, housing, clinical treatment, employment, peer advocacy, and other rehabilitative services. One of RiseWell’s main goals is to improve the lives of people with disabilities and their families through education, information and referral services, legislative action and program development.
RiseWell Community Services provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- in a treatment or rehabilitation setting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000
