Substance Abuse Counselor

4 weeks ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States Comunilife Full time
Job Summary

Comunilife is seeking a highly skilled Substance Abuse Counselor to join its team at the Brooklyn House, a new DHS program. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Comprehensive Case Management (CCM) Team, providing individualized treatment plans and supportive services to formerly homeless residents with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct screenings and assessments to identify client needs and develop person-centered treatment plans
  • Deliver evidence-based client treatment practices, including IDDT, Multicultural Relational Approach, Wellness Self-Management, Motivational Interviewing, and Individualized Wellness Plans
  • Provide individual, family, and group counseling, as well as psycho-education groups in relapse prevention, health literacy, and navigating mental health and substance abuse systems
  • Assist clients in achieving and maintaining functional improvements in self-care, employment, or personal relationships
  • Engage in discharge planning and linking clients with at least 90 days of post-discharge services
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in a human services field, such as social work or psychology
  • At least three years of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders, including those with co-occurring mental health conditions
  • CASAC certification (trainees will not be considered)
  • Experience designing and delivering individual, group, and family counseling services, as well as psycho-educational groups
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, computer literacy, and bilingualism (English/Spanish) a plus


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