Greenhope: Services for Women, Inc.

Job Description

Title: Bilingual/CASAC Substance Abuse Counselor

Department: Residential Component

Summary: Functions as an interdisciplinary team member and provides case management and counseling services to women (ex) offenders.

Reports to: Residential Director

Requirements: Bachelors Degree in human services or related field and 1 year experience or Associate degree and 3 years experience providing case management and counseling services to women ex-offenders presenting with chemical dependence/abuse issues. Bilingual (Spanish/English) and CASAC a plus.

Duties:
Works closely with interdisciplinary team members to:

• Address issues of dysfunction as a result of drug/alcohol dependence/abuse

• Coordinate services with other department units

• Set treatment plans

• Present members overall treatment progress and/or lack of in case review/conference meetings

• Provide weekly individual and group counseling sessions.

• Conduct intake assessment for client admission

• Provide referral and follow up services

• Maintain documentation of client case record according to state contracts and OASAS guidelines.

• Keep abreast of developments in the field of chemical dependence/abuse, criminal justice system, welfare reform laws, and women issues via meetings, training and conferences.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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How to Apply?

Mail resume and cover letter to:

Greenhope
Administrative Office
23 West 123rd Street
New York, NY 10027
Attn: Human Resource

Fax: (212) 996-8638

Email: jobs@greenhope.org