GMHC

Substance Use Counselor

GMHC

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $56,500 per year

About the role

  • Provide counseling services to people with substance use or co-occurring substance use/mental health diagnoses
  • Assess the needs of clients, many of whom are living with and affected by HIV/AIDS
  • Assist with linkages to necessary services/resources related to their medical status and/or psychosocial needs
  • Provide necessary monitoring, follow-up, and coordination of services
  • Actively participate in a multi-disciplinary treatment team designed to improve the overall functioning of clients
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments of new clients to determine their appropriateness for admission to the program.
  • Provide formal diagnosis for clients based on DSM and clinical consultation with Clinical Supervisor
  • Assess clients’ substance use and mental health needs and refer to appropriate agencies/support services, as needed.
  • Complete comprehensive treatment plans with clients with regularly scheduled updates.
  • Provide ongoing individual, couples, and family counseling sessions using evidence-based practice interventions.
  • Develop and facilitate psychotherapy and/or support groups.
  • Identify appropriate resources to address client needs and assist clients with identifying, building, and maintaining in-house and external support systems.
  • Work collaboratively with staff to ensure that an integrated service plan is in place
  • Provide all required documentation/statistics accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Provide crisis-intervention services to agency clients, including client assessment, brief counseling, referral and/or other follow-up.
  • Attend monthly GMHC all-staff meetings, and/or other meetings and trainings, as assigned.
  • Create a welcoming and professional environment for all volunteers and embrace the value of volunteerism at GMHC.
  • Assist with special projects and perform other related duties.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling or doctoral degree in psychology required
  • New York State licensure or permit enabling the practitioner to provide psychotherapy in the State of New York
  • LMSW/LMHC preferred
  • Established clinical expertise working with people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and/or with persons with mental health issues and substance use/misuse issues
  • Knowledge/experience using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to diagnose
  • Knowledge/experience using evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, ACT, etc.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with HIV/AIDS, POC, and LGBTQ-identified adults and community needs
  • Familiarity and ease with person-centered care and recovery-based models of care
  • Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance use populations, and mental health and substance use counseling interventions
  • Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills required, including proficiency in computer systems
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Benefits
  • GMHC supports a racial and gender-diverse environment which contributes to a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
biopsychosocial assessmentsformal diagnosisevidence-based practicesCBTDBTACTtreatment planscrisis interventionpsychotherapysubstance use counseling
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationcounselingfacilitationclient assessmentdocumentationvolunteer managementproblem-solving
Certifications
Master’s degree in social workMaster’s degree in mental health counselingDoctoral degree in psychologyNew York State licensureLMSWLMHC