We are HIRING!If you are a CASAC OR CASAC-T and is looking to make a difference in the lives of those in need, please keep scrolling. You are invited to apply. Our Family Wellness Clinics are looking for Substance Use Counselors across Queens. (Woodside, Flushing, Jamaica)/The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 70 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000 results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
In this role you will:
The CASAC/CASAC-T Counselor is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks and activities designed to affect the lasting recovery and rehabilitation of individuals with illness of alcohol and drug abuse. Such activities include group and individual counseling, patient assessment and treatment planning, case management and other assigned responsibilities that deal directly with the reversing of negative behavior characteristics. Counselors are assigned to the treatment component of the multi-disciplinary program and as such, their counseling sessions and other assigned duties in accord with the program’s day-to-day schedule of activities, the programs OASAS-approved work scope, such as daily required units of service delivery and the comprehensive needs of each counselor caseload.
What qualifications do you need:
•NYS CASAC or CASAC-T Certification
•High School Diploma required.
•Bilingual: Mandarin/Chinese OR Spanish
•Associate/bachelor's degree preferred.
•Minimum of three (3) years of experience in working in an OASAS setting.
•Some clinical experience preferred.
•Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
•Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and type quickly; basic computer knowledge.
What we can do for you:
Professional development & career growth.
Work that makes a difference and impact your community.
Experienced leadership and supervision towards license/certifications.
We also offer
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
401k Pension and Employer Contribution
Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/VIND123
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