Substance Abuse

2 weeks ago


Brooklyn, United States Center for Community Alternatives Full time

Position Summary

Provides behavioral health services to people with substance use disorder. Screens and assesses clients to determine the need for substance use treatment. Provides referrals to community-based organizations and coordinates care as needed. Responsible for facilitating therapeutic group and individual counseling sessions. Responsible for completing and maintaining detailed OASAS-compliant case records.

Direct Supervisor: Director of Behavioral Health Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct intake interviews, biopsychosocial assessments, mental health screenings.
  • Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews and schedule participants for services
  • Provide individual and group counseling services
  • Act as participant’s case manager, coordinating care within Crossroads and provide referrals to community-based resources (healthcare, social services, and administrative e.g. help obtain insurance)
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system
  • Collect samples for toxicology tests
  • Prepare monthly updates for court or other referring agencies
  • Participate in treatment team case reviews
  • Complete discharge documentation as needed
  •  Participate in in-service and outside trainings
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

  • New York State Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
  • Minimum of two years’ substance use counseling and case management experience
  • Experience working with people involved in the criminal legal / court system
  • Computer literacy (word processing, e-mail, internet research, data entry) is required; ability to use an electronic health record system required
  • Excellent clinical writing skills, including the ability to type clinical notes in the electronic health record system contemporaneously during sessions.
  • Relevant personal experience in terms of recovery and/or justice involvement, a plus


At CCA, we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive market-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determined by the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geography.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.

  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90 days of employment. 
  • Time off is earned starting on your first day.
  • 7 days of paid sick time
  • 100% paid family leave
  • 3% retirement contribution regardless of employee contribution, applicable to salary after the 1st 6 months of employment

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