CASAC Counselor- ATI

Compensation Range: $23/hr - $26/hr based on experience.

Benefits

• Three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from, with Housing Works covering most of the cost (employee contribution based on salary).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued immediately, up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• Educational benefit for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and textbooks.

About the Role

The Housing Works Inc. Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) Program is a collaboration between Housing Works and the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) to provide individuals 18 years of age and older with open legal cases comprehensive, holistic behavioral health services in lieu of jail or prison. Individuals with open cases in Brooklyn or Manhattan criminal or supreme courts are eligible for court-mandated services, including case management, substance use and mental health services, individual counseling, group-level interventions, and peer support.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the Counselor will provide individual counseling for clients with a history of or active substance use or behavioral health needs, facilitate evidence-based group interventions, support clients non-compliant with court mandates, and promote engagement and retention in program services. The ideal candidate will have an active NYS CASAC license or previous experience providing substance misuse or behavioral health counseling, particularly within the court-mandated treatment sector.

Responsibilities

Primary:

• Assist with conducting LCSMI risk-needs assessments with newly referred clients as needed.
• Provide individual counseling in accordance with clients’ court mandates for assigned caseload.
• Facilitate three to four evidence-based group counseling sessions weekly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care coordination activities.
• Work closely with clients to promote positive engagement in services and maintain compliance with court mandates.
• Engage in crisis intervention as needed.
• Support clients through discharge planning and connection to aftercare services prior to program completion.
• Thoroughly and frequently document client engagement and services provided within the electronic record system.
• Actively participate in program, department, and agency meetings.
• Promote Housing Works’ core values in day-to-day activities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Secondary:

• Provide culturally competent services in accordance with Housing Works policies and practices.
• Work with clients with diverse and varying levels of service needs.
• Collaborate with other team members within the Justice Initiatives Department and cross-agency.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required in social services, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Active NYS CASAC license preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience providing individual or group-level counseling.
• Experience working with individuals involved or impacted by the criminal legal system.
• Experience working with individuals court-mandated to engage in treatment services.
• Strong written documentation and communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience utilizing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient technical skills for tasks related to Microsoft Office, email, and case management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the team.
• Dependability and reliability in adhering to scheduled shifts.
• Ability to travel within boroughs via public transportation.