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Substance Abuse Counselor – Grant Funded

Substance Abuse Counselor – Grant Funded

CompanyNewYork-Presbyterian
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$27.64 – $29.97
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational, writing and analytical skills
  • CASAC-T (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Trainee), CASAC-P , or CASAC

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive counseling to alcohol/substance dependent patients
  • Perform a complete assessment of each patient
  • Identify areas of need and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Evaluate effectiveness of treatment
  • Promote harm reduction strategies
  • Coordinate referrals to community-based organizations

Preferred Qualifications

  • A comprehensive knowledge of substance use and chemical dependency
  • Bilingual Spanish
  • CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) certification