Job Title: Clinical Counselor

Union, Full-Time: L215, 37.5 Hours/Week

Locations: Bronx, NY 10456 and New York, NY, 10009

On-Site

Center for Recovery and Wellness is part of Educational Alliance (EA), which brings together diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multigenerational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. One of New York City’s original settlement houses, EA was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. Across our network of community centers, we empower people of all backgrounds to flourish, recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community.

JOB PURPOSE

Counsel and aid individuals who have substance use disorders. Utilizing a person centered and trauma informed lens; individualized assessment and counseling (telehealth/onsite) services are delivered in offsite locations.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

• Provide trauma informed individual therapy and group counseling to adults with substance use diagnoses

• Provide intake and assessment services

• Partner with referral sources, providing regular updates and progress on clients

• Partner with multi-disciplinary shelter team in assessing diagnoses, planning treatment, implementing evidence-based interventions, offering clinical insight, and providing team-based support for clinical operations

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide low threshold clinical services to assigned caseload of 10-15 clients (utilizing evidenced based practices; CBT, MI).

• Provide client referrals to meet the need for assessed services in collaboration with multi-disciplinary shelter site team

• Document services in Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Maintain ongoing rapport and collaboration with shelter administrative and direct service staff

• Work collaboratively with PCO outpatient team and Peer services team including participation in outpatient case conference and group supervision meetings

• Ability to work independently with strong focus on client engagement efforts in a person-centered environment

• Create a milieu of “caring, can-do attitude, and fun.” Enjoy your role!

• Position reports Manager of Ambulatory Services

  JOB REQUIREMENTS/Required Knowledge

• Master's degree in a mental health discipline (MSW; MHC; etc.), licensed in the state of New York or working under a limited permit preferred

• CASAC 1 or CASAC 2 and bachelor's degree

• 1-2 years' experience providing substance use treatment preferred

• Ability to multitask and handle challenging situations in a professional and courteous manner

• Maintain confidentiality of records and information

• Willingness to work as part of a team

• Must be organized, self-motivated, a team player, and computer literate

• Ability to work with a diverse client population

• Familiarity working in an OASAS environment preferred

• Understanding of group dynamics and/or experience facilitating groups

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Bilingual in any language a plus

  Physical Requirements

  These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position described which are reviewed for each individual case.

  While performing the responsibilities of the role, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

  Work Environment

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, moderate traffic)

• Ability to work in an open or confined area

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal, stand or walk for an extended period of time.

• Work schedule: Monday through Friday

  Role Key Competencies

• Team Player

• Flexible

• Adaptable

• Communication

• Planning and Organizing

  Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Generous PTO Policy

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Pension Plan

• 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, and Amusement Parks, etc.

• Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center 14TH ST Y Fitness Center

• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

  Limitations and Disclaimer

  The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

  EEO Info

  Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.