Substance Abuse Counselor Job at CONCERN HOUSING
CONCERN HOUSING Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
$45,000 a year
Concern Housing is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to beresponsible 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
Starting Salary: $45,000/year
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