Mentally Ill Chemical Abuse (MICA) Specialist/Case Manager

About Us

Community Counseling & Mediation (CCM) is committed to improving the lives of at-risk children and families through innovative behavioral health, supportive housing, education, and youth services.

Position: Mentally Ill Chemical Abuse (MICA) Specialist

Location: Ruby’s Place Supportive Housing Program

Employment: Full-Time, Salary

Program Overview:

Ruby’s Place is CCM’s third permanent supportive housing facility, located in Flatbush, serving formerly homeless individuals. The 72-unit residence is designed to promote stabilization and improve residents’ physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and economic well-being through targeted services and support.

Position Summary:

The MICA Specialist is a key member of the onsite Supportive Services Team, providing multidisciplinary interventions and goal-driven planning to assist residents. This role includes individual counseling, facilitating therapeutic and educational group sessions, and offering in-service training to program staff.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field
• Minimum one year of experience delivering community mental health and substance use services
• Certification or licensure in addiction counseling required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual counseling focused on reducing or stopping alcohol and drug use, referring clients to appropriate CCM or external services
• Develop and facilitate group counseling sessions addressing substance use and related issues
• Assist clients in overcoming barriers to achieve their personal goals
• Conduct initial intake assessments and ongoing evaluations to monitor substance use
• Respond to on-site crises, providing counseling and referrals to emergency services as needed
• Participate in case conferences to coordinate holistic, integrated services involving clients, families, and providers when appropriate
• Deliver in-service training to staff on relevant substance use topics and interventions

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Substance Counseling: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CASAC or CASAC-T (Required)