Job Description: Job Description Description: BASIC FUNCTION: Counselor to play a key role in the treatment recovery process of clients, by providing counseling and supportive services to promote recovery and stable life function. MAJOR DUTIES:Provides counseling sessions as mandated by all applicable regulations including but not limited to Federal, State, Local and Accreditation bodies. Additionally, the Counselor must be knowledgeable of and follow all agency and program specific policies and procedures.Maintains all required documentation in the case record, including but not limited to intake assessments, treatment plans, psycho-socials, progress notes, records of contact with other agencies the client is or has been engaged with, and information about public assistance or disability benefits Collaborate with Vocational staff to integrate vocational rehabilitation into overall treatment process.Provides active assistance to clients in regards to maintenance of public assistance or other benefits and coordinates actively with Entitlement Assessors.Links clients up with all necessary medical and psychiatric providers, and supports them in their follow-though on these matters as needed.Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and meetings.Conducts individual and group sessions. SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 7:00AM-3:00PM, alternating Saturdays 7AM-12PM LOCATION: NY, NY 10002 RATE: $50,000 - $58,000 / year dep. on experience We offer excellent benefits including:Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacationMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceDiscounted Commuter benefitsLife insurance & Long term disabilityEligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment ProgramTraining and other additional voluntary benefitsRequirements: QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:BA in Human Services plus 2 years equivalent experience and Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-T or CASAC).Understands substance use and/or Methadone treatment and basic counseling skills.Able to work well as part of a complex team.Must be multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment. Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary PIeedc4683bd51-9163
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LESC is dedicated to providing essential supportive services to promote recovery and stable life functions for individuals in treatment. The organization emphasizes a collaborative approach, integrating counseling and vocational support for clients. Read More