Harm Reduction Counselor 

Iris House, a nonprofit agency in west Harlem is seeking full-time Harm Reduction Counselor for our Harm Reduction Department.  She/he Counselor will be responsible for conducting individual and group counseling on topics including sexual risk reduction, IDU risk reduction, HIV and/or Hepatitis C secondary prevention and medical treatment plan adherence. 

Position includes but not limited to the following;        

• Conducts individual, group, and/or family counseling.

• Ensures clients understand and respect the confidentiality of treatment.

• Assists patients in negotiating and understanding the various policies and procedures of the clinic (i.e. fees, annual physicals).

• Monitors and assesses patient progress, develops engagement plans, and periodic evaluation as specified in state regulations.

• Coordinates treatment within agency.

• Makes appropriate referrals to outside agencies; assists patients in transactions with legal, social services and other agencies.

• Performs essential data gathering activities.

• Update profiles as necessary noting transactions and matters relevant to treatment especially those areas outlined by the supervisor and/or in program procedures.

• Completes all paperwork in a professional and timely manner.

• Secures any approvals, releases, etc., required for treatment, as stated in the program policy and procedures manual.

• Attends various community meetings and makes presentations relative to services and program requirements.

• Advises community of needed volunteer services and recruits individuals and participates in all required staff meetings.

• Diagnose clients and makes outside referrals when appropriate.

• Advise and orients prospective clients of program policies and clients rights, and the particular responsibilities of the client.

• Make any necessary appointments required during intake process.

• Responsible for arranging appropriate coverage of caseload during all scheduled absences and to notify supervisor of same in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS:        

Bachelor’s degree required and one year’s experience or equivalent. CASAC or CASAC-T and two years experience or equivalent. Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.  Knowledge of special needs of individuals living with HIV/AIDS.  Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Position is temp to perm base on work performance. Full-time permanent position offers competitive benefits package. To apply, send resume/cover (with position in subject line) to Iris House, Human Resources Department, 2348 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10030 or sgoulding@irishouse.org or fax resume to (646) 548-0200. Iris House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Iris House is an equal opportunity employer.