Substance Abuse Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team at our ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team in Richmond Hills, Queens, NY. In this role, the Substance Abuse Counselor will  supervise and provide direct services with a focus on substance abuse recovery and harm reduction on a mobile, multi-disciplinary treatment team for persons with severe and persistent mental illness.

Our Assertive Community Treatment teams provide a full suite of treatment to individuals dealing with serious mental illness, so they can get the support they truly need. ACT services aim to prevent relapse, teach valuable life skills, provide assistance, and connect individuals with essential community resources so they can move forward and thrive in work, school, home life, and social relationships. As a part of our ACT team, you’ll be working as a collaborative, mobile, multi-disciplinary treatment team, both in office and in the community.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and want to be part of a dedicated team at RiseWell Community Services, we invite you to apply today.

QUALIFICATIONS
Masters in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling or related field preferred. NYS licensed preferred. At least 1 year of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment. A valid and clean NY State driver license, fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from OASAS

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM App Subscription
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Supplemental Accident, Illness, and Hospitalization Insurance
• Supplemental Pet Insurance
• Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
• Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ABOUT US:
Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.

RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children

For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website