* BRONX LOCATION *Sign-On Bonus $1,500-$2,500*

Perks Working for VIP:

* 1199 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension

* Dress down Fridays

* Discount on gym membership

* Tuition reduction rate on continuing education

* Annual holiday party

* Annual staff picnic

* Medical/ Dental/ 403(B)

* Transit discount for parking and MTA

POSITION TITLE: Counselor

REPORTS TO: Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor provides coordinated counseling services to ensure optimum services are provided to clients.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

* Provide clinical counseling services to assigned clients including initial assessment, treatment plan and discharge planning in accordance with departmental procedure and regulatory requirements.

* Participate in comprehensive interdisciplinary team treatment planning and activities as indicated or scheduled.

* Collaborate with other disciplines, and coworkers as needed in order to ensure client needs are met.

* Assist in the enforcement of program rules and regulations.

* Plan and manage the dissemination of program schedules and other information relative to events and activities.

* Monitor the collection of urine specimens and toxicology results.

* Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

* Minimum of 3 years experience working in the social services field.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

* Knowledge of computer programs.

* Excellent organizational skills.

* Ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language preferred.

VIP Community Services provide 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.

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