- tact Community Services Inc
- Syracuse, NY
- 02-06-2024
Job Description
Location: New York
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $55,500 - $58,000 annually
Contact Community Services Inc is seeking a Student Assistance Program Counselor to provide individual and group counseling, education, consultation, and referral services to adolescents and their families participating in a school-based substance abuse prevention and early intervention program. This 10.5-month position offers paid summers off.
Responsibilities
- Interview and assess students and families to determine necessary treatment and provide services for substance abuse prevention.
- Monitor and evaluate client progress and collaborate with school support staff and community professionals.
- Design and conduct educational groups, programs, and awareness activities for students, school staff, parents, and community groups.
- Prepare and maintain accurate written and electronic case records in compliance with OASAS standards and collect and report outcome data.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field with a New York State license (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC) and CASAC preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of post-master's professional work experience in mental health or substance abuse counseling, with specialized diagnostic skills and counseling techniques for adolescents.
- Knowledgeable in counseling principles, practices, and clinical techniques, adolescent development and behavior, mental health and substance abuse services, and the public school system.
Additional Requirements
- Must pass background checks by the Office of Mental Health, NYS Justice Center, and NYS Department of Education, and possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and independent auto insurance.
- Expected to work between 35 and 40 hours per week, involving extensive walking and driving.
Company: Contact Community Services Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.