Substance Abuse Consultant

5 days ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States The Jewish Board of Children and Family Services Full time

About the Role

The Jewish Board of Children and Family Services is seeking a skilled CASAC II Substance Abuse Consultant to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical consultation on substance abuse issues and serve as the chief substance abuse assessment specialist for the Co-location Program in the borough office.

As a CASAC II Substance Abuse Consultant, you will work closely with Child Protective Specialists to provide information about substance use issues faced by parents and/or their children. You will also offer recommendations about appropriate treatment and community service options for clients involved in cases of abuse, maltreatment, and/or neglect of children.

Key Responsibilities

  • Consult with Child Protective Specialists about their substance use concerns
  • Work with other disciplines to provide cross-consultations when necessary
  • Meet weekly productivity requirements
  • Attend child safety and other conferences
  • Educate ACS staff about substance use challenges
  • Model effective strategies for engagement, assessment, and problem-solving
  • Provide CASAC assessments to clients served by ACS
  • Develop and deliver trainings to ACS staff
  • Maintain clear and concise documentation in ACS Connections case records
  • Maintain JB tracking log for requested and completed consults
  • Work with Team Coordinator to create relationships with outside service providers
  • Assist Team Coordinator in conducting ongoing needs assessments in the field office
  • Provide coverage for other offices as needed
  • Attend weekly supervision

Requirements

  • Credentialed CASAC II Licensed Master's Level Clinician with 2-4 years Substance Abuse work experience
  • Knowledge of the child welfare system and the impact of substance abuse on family life
  • Knowledge of mental health issues as co-occurring issues in substance use
  • Understanding of racial and cultural forces impacting those affected by substance abuse
  • Willingness to work the NYC Holiday Schedule

About The Jewish Board

The Jewish Board delivers innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. Our employees are supported through benefits like professional development opportunities and paid supervision.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off in addition to 15 agency holidays and 15 sick days
  • Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans
  • Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness
  • Free continuing education opportunities
  • 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation
  • 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Jewish Board is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.



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