Licensed Behavioral Health Specialist

• 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