Substance Use Counselor

1 month ago

Brooklyn, New York, United States VNS Health Full time
About the Role

VNS Health is seeking a skilled Substance Use Counselor to join our team in Brooklyn, New York. As a key member of our Behavioral Health team, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to individuals struggling with substance use challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct phone and field outreach to locate and enroll clients in programs and services
  • Build relationships and trust with clients and their families, assisting with interactions with professionals on the team
  • Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to discuss care needs and identify solutions to support clients
  • Apply shared experiences to build relationships and trust with clients
  • Educate clients about program services, benefits, and self-help techniques
  • Advocate for effective recovery-based services on behalf of clients
  • Teach and model symptom management and coping skills for resilience
  • Review service plans with clients and their families, providing ongoing education, guidance, support, and encouragement
  • Develop inventory of resources to meet client needs
  • Provide navigation services to help clients connect with community-based services and supports
  • Document in EMR in accordance with program policies and procedures
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of one year experience in a mental health, substance use treatment program, healthcare, or human services setting
  • Experience working with severely mentally ill, psychological trauma, and/or substance using populations preferred
  • Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication and relationship building skills required
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team
  • Computer literacy (electronic health records, word processing, email, internet research, data entry) required
  • Valid New York State driver's license, as determined by operational/regional needs
  • Bilingual skills in English and Spanish preferred
About VNS Health

VNS Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit home and community-based healthcare organizations. We innovate in healthcare for over 125 years, driven by our commitment to health and well-being. We help people live, age, and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community.

We deliver care wherever our clients are, including outpatient clinics, clients' homes, and the community. Our short- and long-term service models include acute, transitional, and intensive care management programs that impact the most vulnerable populations, from children to adolescents to aging adults.

As part of our fast-growing Behavioral Health team, you'll have an opportunity to develop and advance your skills, whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional.

We welcome you to apply even if you don't meet all criteria. We provide referral bonus opportunities, generous paid time off, health insurance, employer-matched retirement savings, and more.

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