Casac-G Counselor

This position requires a CASAC-G who speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provides problem gambling and substance use counseling/treatment services for adults in the DRS outpatient substance use and problem gambling treatment program. Services and interventions are based on input from the interdisciplinary treatment team and the clinical/program supervisor and compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

MAJOR DUTIES:

· Provides individualized, evidence-based counseling/treatment for problem gambling, substance use disorders, and mental illness when indicated.

· Conducts client intakes, including psychosocial history and mental health screenings, makes clinical assessments, and designs person-centered treatment plans.

· Coordinates client treatment with other clinicians as indicated

· Establishes professional and therapeutic relationships and serves as a positive role model.

· Provides individual counseling, group, and/or family counseling as indicated

· Maintains client charts in regulatory compliance, updates treatment planning, and writes progress notes and psychosocial histories.

· Prepares required reports.

· Refers clients to other institutions for needed services.

· Sees unassigned clients at the request of the Director and designee.

· Performs administrative tasks as assigned by the Director.

· Fills in for other staff who are on vacation.

· Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

SCHEDULE: Full Time

RATE: $70,000 - $75,000 / yearly dependent on experience

LOCATION: New York, NY 10002

We offer excellent benefits including:

• Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Discounted Commuter benefits
• Life insurance & Long term disability
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
• Training and other additional voluntary benefits

To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

· CASAC-G; English, Cantonese, Mandarin required; BA preferred and one year experience,