Counselor-Substance Abuse-(DOHMH) Woodhull

## Description

**Comunilife Inc.** is looking for an experienced **Substance Abuse Counselor** for its residential program in Brooklyn, **Woodhull Residence.** 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. ***This position offers******a generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and more.***

**Schedule**

• Sun.-Thurs. 9am- 5pm
• **Essential Duties:**

• Provide individual and substance use disorder counseling and referral services to the clients of the Woodhull 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)**

High School Diploma or Associates degree and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) with five (5) years of substance abuse counseling experience; Bachelor’s degree with CASAC-T and 2 years of experience. Experience with HIV/AIDS afflicted individuals, chronic mental illness, substance abuse individuals, and their families a plus. Bilingual - Spanish, a plus.

**Certifications & Licenses Required**

Valid New York State CASAC or CASAC-T Certificate.