Substance Use Counselor Job at Samaritan Daytop Village
Samaritan Daytop Village Queens, NY
$50,000 - $55,000 a year
Samaritan Daytop Village, we serve over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ. Samaritan Daytop Village has grown into one of New York’s largest as well as a nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area. Samaritan Daytop Village offers opportunities for a meaningful and challenging career in the health and human services field. We are looking for proactive, team-oriented employees to join our organization. Join us so you can connect and learn about why you’d make a great addition to the Samaritan family! Samaritan Daytop Village: Where Good Lives™
In this role you will: Located: 89th Road Richmond Hill, Queens
Under general direction, the Substance Use Counselor provides behavioral counseling and education to substance use population through individual and group sessions. The position manages a caseload of clients and is responsible for keeping all required documentation up to date. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
What qualifications do you need:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- This role requires a CASAC
- Minimum One-Two (1-2) years related experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorder for designated agency programs. Some programs are able to absorb newly certified counselors. Working with Mental Health population is a plus.
- Knowledge and/or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment.
- Knowledge of and experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders.
- Knowledge of the laws regarding personnel and client information.
- Knowledge of Client Rights.
- Knowledge of Code of Ethics.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Additional Salary Details: The salary range and/or hourly rate advertised is a good faith estimate of compensation that may be offered to a potential candidate. The rate of pay is determined by several factors such as education, years of relevant experience, division, location, specialty, funding source, and credentials.
What we can do for you:
- Growth potential
- Team work
- Work that makes a difference and impact your community
- Experienced leadership and supervision towards license/certifications
We also offer
- Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 paid holidays for eligible employees
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 401k Pension and Profit Sharing Plan
- Voluntary Programs: Enhanced STD / Critical Illness / Accidental Injury / Universal Life / Hospital Indemnity
- Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
- Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
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