CASAC/CASAC - T - Motivational Enhancement Counselor

Center for Recovery and Wellness is part of Educational Alliance (EA), which brings together diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multigenerational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. One of New York City’s original settlement houses, EA was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. Across our network of community centers, we empower people of all backgrounds to flourish, recognizing the intrinsic value within each individual and the importance of building community.

Reporting to the Residential Manager and delivering milieu services in the trauma-informed modified therapeutic community, the Motivational Enhancement Counselors will monitor the residential systems and deliver behavioral interventions to the residents for the 100 bed, OASAS licensed residential treatment facility. They will work in an integrated fashion with other clinical program staff to provide effective individualized services and interventions that meet the treatment plan goals and objectives for residents. They will provide a safe haven in which our resident patients may confront their behavior, learn how to utilize their strengths to deal with the many problems related to chemical dependency, and develop the skills necessary to allow them to function as valuable members of the community without the use of drugs or alcohol.

Requirements:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required with valid CASAC. 2 years of experience in SUD treatment setting and a Master’s degree in behavioral science; social work, psychology, sociology may be substituted for CASAC if the applicant applies for CASAC-T within 90 days of hire.
• One (1) year of related work experience in a Residential Therapeutic Community setting is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of strengths-based counseling, cognitive-behavioral treatment, and behavior modification in practice
• Weekend availability is required.
• A degree in a related field (social work/psychology) is a definite plus.
• Current adult CPR and First Aid certifications a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a broad variety of people, including other team members and management.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Competency with computer-based programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook email, Relias, and Electronic Health records