SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Keeping Brooklyn healthy.
WHO WE ARE:
For over 164 years, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, a proud, distinguished member of the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of Weill Medical College of Cornell University, has been committed to patient satisfaction and the beautiful community of Brooklyn as well as the growth of our employees’ professional expertise and success At The Brooklyn Hospital Center, your professional life will be defined by cooperation, respect and the boundless potential of our shared commitment. Discover the variety, possibilities and rewards that come with every career at The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
Responsibilities:
Working under the direction of the Social Work Manager, the Substance Abuse Counselor provides services, assessment and program development for The PATH Center’s patients with alcohol or other substance use issues. This includes follow-up to ensure continuity of care as the patient uses outpatient, inpatient and community-based services. S/he works as a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes Attending Physicians, Nurses, Nutritionists, Case Managers and Social Workers.
Qualifications:
At least one year experience with HIV-positive patient population and CASAC certification required with BA/BSW/GED/High School diploma; CASAC preferred with MSW/LMSW/LCSW. Bilingual Spanish/English or Creole/English is preferred.
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a rewarding environment.
For immediate consideration,
please forward your resume and cover letter, in MS Word format,
indicating “SubAbuse-BHWeb” in the subject line to:
TBHC_Careers@nyp.org
TBHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and foster diversity in the workplace.
For immediate consideration,
please forward your resume and cover letter, in MS Word format,
indicating “SubAbuse-BHWeb” in the subject line to:
TBHC_Careers@nyp.org
