Overview
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct counseling, guidance, and case management services to clients with specific substance abuse problems. The counselor participates in delivery of services to all clients as needed.
Crossroads Residence is a community residence in operation since 1991 and houses single males who are recovering from alcoholism and substance abuse. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/new-york-behavioral-health
Location: 395 Webster Avenue • New Rochelle, NY 10801
Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid personal leave, and much more.
Minimum Qualifications: The position requires a High School diploma or GED and current Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) by NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. It also requires a minimum of one year’s experience of social services experience in treatment planning, individual and group counseling case management and crisis intervention.
Substance Abuse Counselor Principal Responsibilities:
- Provide appropriate counseling services to individuals with specialized needs as defined in the service plan.
- Develop service plans with clients which address individualized needs.
- Maintain client records.
- Maintain linkages with community treatment providers.
- Complete accurate and comprehensive service delivery reports.