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About the Role

This position builds upon Fortune’s partnership with the NYC Department of Correction and NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services to offer vital services to persons in custody and facilitate referrals to community supports post-release. The Substance Use Counselor will conduct evidence-based therapeutic groups and screen individuals to identify those who may struggle with substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

Conduct evidence-based therapeutic groups, 12-step meetings, harm reduction education, standalone supportive group sessions, and occasional individual counseling sessions.
Conduct client assessments via evidence-based screening tools and accurately report results to the CASAC supervisor.
Document client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed therapeutic services.
Complete all group and individual contact notes, as well as enhanced substance use screening determinations within 48 hours of interaction.
Create, prepare, and submit tracking sheets for individuals attending group.
Provide individuals completing groups with appropriate certificates.
Maintain clinical communication with supervisor and productive communication with DOC, CHS, and other Fortune staff.
Advocate for needed services and support individuals with resources and referrals.
Participate in case conferences and clinical supervision meetings.
Participate in training opportunities for professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

CASAC-T/CASAC required.
Experience in dealing with psychiatric issues, trauma, or incarceration is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience with counseling individuals with substance use histories.
Ability to work independently with off-site supervision.
Excellent client-engagement and counseling skills.
Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills.
Strong computer skills, particularly with reporting in electronic health records (EHRs).
Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred.
Relevant personal experience is a plus.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to travel corridors and walk up and down stairs frequently.
Ability to remove yourself expeditiously if any risks are presented.

Skills

Evidence-based therapeutic groups
Screening tools (SMAST, DAST-10, PCL-9)
Motivational interviewing (MI)
Harm reduction approach
Time management
Computer skills
Electronic health record (EHR) system familiarity
Typing skills
Client-engagement skills
Counseling skills
Clinical documentation skills

Location

Long Island City, NY 11101
New York Correctional Facilities (NYC jails)

Work Type

Full-Time
Regular
Non-Exempt
35 hours per week
Generally Mon-Fri, 9-5pm with possible rotating Saturdays

Experience Level

Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma or incarceration is strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience with counseling individuals with substance use histories

Education Level

CASAC-T/CASAC required

Salary/Compensations

$32.97 - $35.72 Hourly
approximately $60,000 to $65,000 annually

About the Company

Fortune’s decades-long partnership with the NYC Department of Correction (DOC) and NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.