The Clinical Recovery Specialist will provide on-site substance abuse counseling, education, relapse prevention services both within groups and as individuals, participation in client assessment, act as liaison with self-help and other substance abuse support groups, and crisis intervention (evening and day shift hours). Under the direction of the Program Management, he/she will provide substance abuse services/mental health counseling services to consumers individually and in groups, and participates in the related functions of the program and hospital responsibilities, which include comprehensive assessments/updates, case management, continuing care services and clinical services, discharge planning, and crisis intervention. In addition, the Substance Abuse Specialist is responsible for the education of consumers, families and/or significant others. Provides community education as dictated by department or programmatic needs.
Education: Master Degree required; Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor from OASAS (CASAC) required
Valid Driver's License in good standing required
Location: Bronx, NY
Pay: $68,000-$70,000 annually
$68,000 - 70,000
Skills Required
- Master's degree
- Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) from OASAS
- Valid driver's license in good standing
- Availability to work day and evening shifts
- Experience providing substance abuse counseling in individual and group settings
What We Do
Saint Vincent's Services is a behavioral health organization dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for children, youth, and families. Through its community-based behavioral health programs, mental health clinics, and emergency residential programs for adolescents, the agency strives to make the world feel safer for the children in its care, emphasizing a people-first culture and professional growth for its staff.
