Substance Abuse Counselor - Substance Abuse Service Center

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage client caseload.
• Intake screening and referral, individual and group counseling.
• Aid in maintaining therapeutic milieu.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Case management and escorting clients for advocacy when needed.
• Some outreach work as needed and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MSW or CASAC-T License required.
• LMHC or LMSW preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Knowledge of alcoholism treatment and familiarity with 12-step programs.
• Basic Computer Literacy required.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, transit, and childcare.

Make an Impact

At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally.

BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.