Licensed Behavioral Health Specialist
Bachelor's
Master's
$62,000 - $67,000 USD yearly
Job Details: Job Location: 51- 306 Lenox Avenue, 2nd FL., New York, NY 10027 - New York, NY, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: MA/MS, Salary Range: $62000.00 - $67000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, Responsibilities:
Work with clients, families and/or significant others involved with the consumer to develop a person-centered treatment plan
Lead team efforts around the screening and assessment of clients for the treatment of co-occurring substance use disorders including through involvement in an interdisciplinary assessment
Advocate and liaise for clients within the criminal justice and shelter system
Assist clients in securing medical care, entitlement and other community supports that promote integrated physical and mental health, safety, wellbeing, and recovery
Provide or connect clients with employment counseling, vocational rehabilitation, completion of housing applications and placement, and provision of life skills training
Provide team training and individual counseling that includes principles of Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, as appropriate
Complete progress notes and assessments in the electronic health record within a timely manner
Work with external stakeholders – such as hospitals, shelters, jails, primary care – to achieve positive client outcomes
Provide services in a strengths-based, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive manner
Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related field with expertise in substance use or a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, criminal justice, or health and human services related field PLUS a CASAC
At least 2 years’ experience working with individuals who have needs in the areas of mental health, substance use, trauma, violence risk, homelessness, psychiatric hospitalizations, and criminal legal involvement
Expertise in working with adults with substance use disorders is required
Experience working in a community-based program
Experience using an electronic health record
Work with clients, families and/or significant others involved with the consumer to develop a person-centered treatment plan
Lead team efforts around the screening and assessment of clients for the treatment of co-occurring substance use disorders including through involvement in an interdisciplinary assessment
Advocate and liaise for clients within the criminal justice and shelter system
Assist clients in securing medical care, entitlement and other community supports that promote integrated physical and mental health, safety, wellbeing, and recovery
Provide or connect clients with employment counseling, vocational rehabilitation, completion of housing applications and placement, and provision of life skills training
Provide team training and individual counseling that includes principles of Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, as appropriate
Complete progress notes and assessments in the electronic health record within a timely manner
Work with external stakeholders – such as hospitals, shelters, jails, primary care – to achieve positive client outcomes
Provide services in a strengths-based, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive manner
Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a related field with expertise in substance use or a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, criminal justice, or health and human services related field PLUS a CASAC
At least 2 years’ experience working with individuals who have needs in the areas of mental health, substance use, trauma, violence risk, homelessness, psychiatric hospitalizations, and criminal legal involvement
Expertise in working with adults with substance use disorders is required
Experience working in a community-based program
Experience using an electronic health record