Job Information
Comunilife Counselor-Substance Abuse-(HRA) La Central in Bronx, New York
Counselor-Substance Abuse-(HRA) La Central
Job Details
Job Location
Bronx, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$41,920.00 - $46,920.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Comunilife Inc. islooking for aSubstance Abuse Counselorfor its residential program in the Bronx, La Central. The Substance Abuse Counselor will assess clients’ needs, create patient-centered treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family counseling. Responsibilities include assessments, coordination of services, psychoeducation, referrals, and appropriate documentation. The positions offers a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more.
Essential Duties:
Provide individual and substance use disorder counseling and referral services to the clients of La Central Residence
Provide recovery-oriented psychoeducation and support services
Document all services provided in a timely manner in accordance with Comunilife, funder, and regulatory requirements
Maintain any/all required credentials and keep current with appropriate evidence-based and other clinical practices
Work collaboratively in an inter-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, client-centered services are delivered and documented
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirement(s):
Graduate degree in Social Work; Public Administration; Business Administration or any related
Knowledge and hands-on experience in providing direct services related to the treatment and recovery of persons with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, serious mental illness, and homelessness
Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with MS Office and Google product suites
Ability to perform and manage in a team approach; excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to handle complex challenges and balance multiple demands on time and attention
Ability and willingness to perform all duties as workload necessitates
Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.