What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor position at Innovative Health Systems, Inc?
Innovative Health Systems is an outpatient addiction treatment facility located in White Plains, NY and is looking for a part-time and or full-time Substance abuse counselor (can be a social worker as well) that is Bilingual-Spanish. Experience with substance use disorders. Experience with a wide range of mental health disorders and CBT, MI, and Seeking Safety skills a plus. Schedule is M-F with evenings twice a week.
Responsibilities include:
1) Provide individual counseling and case management services to clients;
2) Lead group counseling sessions;
3) Maintain timely documentation including progress notes, group notes, treatment plans;
4) Conduct intakes, level of care determinations, psychiatric screening, bio-psychosocial assessments and involve family members in treatment;
5) Participation in case conferences, in-service trainings and individual supervision;
6) Additional duties will be determined by the Clinical Director.
Qualifications
Must be a QHP and hold at least one of the following: LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCAT, LMHC, CASAC, or CASAC-T and have at least 2 years’ experience in mental health and/or alcoholism and drug treatment.
Bilingual- Spanish Speaking Required
Must have experience with having a patient case load
Must be able to work 2 evenings a week
Full Time
Hybrid Schedule
Salary commensurate with experience.
Well Balanced Workweek with Weekends off.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Are you a QHP?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Mental health counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
- Addiction counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $31