Address all issues concerning substance use disorderRun and facilitate individual and group counselingConduct Psychosocial Assessments and Treatment PlansConduct Intake, case management, and referrals

Assist with the ongoing daily operations of the substance use treatment facility.

Address client issues concerning all aspects related to their substance use disorder.

• Preparing individuals with criminal justice involvement for job readiness in all aspects of employment through cognitive behavioral intervention, CBI. • Monitor and record client progress in agency database.• Provided one-on-one career counseling.• Coordinate and assist volunteers in conducting preparatory employment interviews.• Addressed behavior and attitude deficits in clients to achieve successful transition.• Facilitate groups.

• Electronically scan client documentation and copy all relevant office material• File (reorganizing and filing documents) and responsible for inter-office errands• Perform outreach and retention calls for hard and soft skills programs• Assist with presentations, mock-interviews, resume preparation and mentoring group

•Scheduled follow-up appointments and assisted clients with obtaining their benefits, HASA, detox, and substance use treatment•Administered bio-psychosocial for newly admitted clients, schedule appointments, intake, assessments, and follow-up•Provided one-on-one counseling and facilitated HIV support groups for clients•Scheduled clients weekly for anonymous/confidential HIV antibody testing•Conducted pre and post HIV counseling •Informed clients of the benefits and side effects of antiretroviral medications while ensuring them to adhere to strict medication regimens•Functioned as a liaison between NYC community based organizations and clients to acquire placements in housing and substance use treatment programs•Aggression Replacement Training (facilitator)

• Assisted and facilitated therapeutic groups in several topics: Signs & Symptoms Management, Crisis Intervention, Medication, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management• Prepared caseloads, as well as organized, set up and implemented small groups with ongoing program structure• Met with clinical treatment staff twice a week to provide input on psych rehab and recovery recommendations for clients/participants• Coordinated and ran therapeutic recreation activities • Assisted in preparing documents for employment, housing and drug treatment programsCoordinated interoffice/work site client services by updating and maintaining all office records