Counselor
/Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of ending the cycle of homelessness by empowering men, women and children to renew their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $82 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York
Title: Counselor
Program: Chemical Dependency Crisis Services
The Chemical Dependency Crisis Services (CDCS) of Project Renewal is a 30-bed unit that provides emergency care for the chemical abuser and also serves as an entry point to a continuum of care. It offers 24 hour nursing care, individual counseling, educational and motivational groups, as well as referral services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential duties of the Counselor include but are not limited to the following activities:
· Carry a primary caseload of up to 10 clients
· Facilitate groups and conduct individual counseling sessions
· Complete progress notes, psychosocials, treatment plans, treatment plans reviews, as well as other pertinent documentation in a timely manner
· Conduct ongoing assessments by utilizing evidence-based modalities during treatment phase
· Attend daily case review meeting and report on caseload status to treatment team
· Conduct appropriate and timely discharge referrals and work closely with the medical staff
· Utilize strength perspective with caseload
· Conduct self in a professional manner and serve as a guide, support, role model and informant to clients
Qualifications:
· CASAC required
· CASAC-T certification accepted, but must be in the process of obtaining CASAC
· Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
· Spanish speaking a plus
To apply: e-mail resume with cover letter indicating position and salary requirements: careers@projectrenewal.org
Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer. Its long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.