PERKS: Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship/Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available!

Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talent and strengths.

Position: Substance Abuse Counselor
Location: Port Jefferson Station
Hours: Monday-Friday; 12pm-8pm

The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing support and assisting the supportive tenants recovering from substance use issues at various stages of change.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Meeting with supportive tenants to evaluate their substance use and readiness for change
Working with the individual(s) to identify challenges and helping the supportive tenants create recovery plans, in conjunction with other Liberty Station support staff
Providing recovery based education to supportive tenants and staff utilizing OASAS best practices.
Teaching coping mechanisms and relapse prevention skills
Leading group/individual educational and group support sessions
Making referrals to support groups within the community
Conducting assessment, evaluation and intervention
Providing Crisis Intervention
Maintaining accurate and timely documentation
Other duties as assigned by Director or Supervisor
Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings

Position Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree preferred or CASAC plus 2 years’ experience in Social Work or other mental health environment.

Click here to apply: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=4971263

Keywords: Case Managment, Counselor, Addiction, Recovery, Social Services, Social Work, Mental Health