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Mental Health Counselor / Substance Abuse Social Worker / Substance Abuse Counse

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Salary: $30.00-$35.00/Hr. on W
United States, New York, Bellerose
Apr 23, 2025
Job Title: Mental Health Counselor / Substance Abuse Social Worker / Substance Abuse Counselor Duration: 24 Months Location: Bellerose, NY 11426 Schedule: 20 hours per week, 3-5 days each week (including weekends). Job Description: NYC Children's Center is seeking a substance abuse treatment provider at its Queens Hospital location, to provide direct, in-person treatment consultation, assessments and therapy to children during their hospital stay. Unit will provide co-occurring treatment to up to 12 youth. The service should include, but are not exclusive to: Working closely with the mental health treatment team to establish a plan of care. Treatment team includes Psychiatrist, Registered Nurse and Therapist (Psychologist/Social Worker). Connecting with the child and family on admission day to review the scope of treatment. Conduct clinical assessments using evidence-based tools (e.g. CRAFFT-N) and Core Assessment. Collaborating with the team to create initial and interim treatment planning goals targeting substance use. Facilitate individual and group therapy 20 hours per week, 3-5 days each week (including weekends). Conduct family therapy in conjunction with treatment team. Provide clinical and crisis intervention (e.g. YES!). Provide timely and accurate documentation of treatment interactions in the clinical record. Required Qualifications: Licensed/Masters preferred. CASAC-T; CASAC, or higher preferred. 2 years of experience working with youth/adolescents with co-occurring treatment needs (mental health) Excellent clinical and team communication skills. Experience working with families and providing group treatment. Experience with establishing discharge supports for children in NYS (including the NYC, Nassau and Westchester community).