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 (CASAC or CASAC-T)
- 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
How to Apply:
Please apply via Indeed by submitting a resume and cover letter. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
CCM is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and termination.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Substance Counseling: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- CASAC or CASAC-T (Required)
Work Location: In person
