Substance Use Counselor

5 days ago


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

VNS Health is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Counselor to join our team in New York, 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 outreach and engagement with clients to promote program services and benefits.
  • Build relationships and trust with clients and their families, providing education and guidance on recovery-based services.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to discuss care needs and identify solutions to support clients.
  • Apply shared experiences to build relationships and trust with clients, serving as a role model, advocate, and mentor.
  • Teach and model symptom management and coping skills for resilience, empowering clients to take an active role in their recovery process.
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, preferred.
  • Experience working with severely mentally ill, psychological trauma, and/or substance using populations, preferred.
  • Effective oral/written/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.
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.

Benefits
  • Guaranteed hours.
  • 401k retirement plan.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Dental benefits.
  • Vision benefits.
  • License and certification reimbursement.
  • Life insurance.
  • Discount program.
  • Holiday pay.
  • Continuing education.
  • Wellness and fitness programs.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Medical benefits.


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