Substance Use Counselor II

Responsible for providing substance use counseling and potentially mental health counseling to clients with histories of criminal justice involvement in a Fortune Society managed transitional housing residence.

Requirements

• Minimum of CASAC-T or CASAC required
• Certifications in Thinking for a Change and Seeking Strength preferred
• Experience with counseling substance use clients required
• Ability to work independently with off-site supervision required
• Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma and/or incarceration
• Excellent client-engagement and counseling skills
• Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills
• Strong computer skills, particularly in electronic health records
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred