Our client located in Bronx, NY is looking for a Social Worker Substance Abuse Counselor.
The Substance Abuse Counselor completes initial and annual substance abuse assessments for all clients, participates in the development of the initial service plan and its revisions, and provides individual, family and group substance abuse counseling and advocacy and referrals to community programs as needed.
The Substance Abuse Counselor monitors clients' attendance at programs and provides documentation of all contacts.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct initial and annual substance abuse assessments including substance abuse assessments.
Collaborate with clients and staff in the development of the initial comprehensive service plans and plan revisions, including identifying mutually agreed upon long and short-term substance abuse related goals.
Provide individual, and group substance abuse counseling.
Advocacy and referrals to community-based substance abuse programs as needed.
Documents all services provided in a timely manner as required.
Participate in training, workshops, seminars and case conference as well as meetings was required.
Arrange for in-patient substance abuse treatment.
Educate clients and staff on harm
REQUIREMENTS:
Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or CASAC-T or LCSW with three (3) to five (5) years of substance abuse counseling experience.
Experience with individuals with HIV/AIDS, chronic mental illness, and/or chemical dependence and their families a plus.
Bilingual - Spanish, a plus
Knowledge of and experience with substance abuse counseling.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person