Meeting Workforce and Business Needs for More Than 35 Years
NADAP is a private nonprofit corporation operating employment, professional training, assessment, and case management programs in New York City and Westchester County. Program services are provided to adult job seekers, dislocated workers, youth, public assistance recipients, workforce development professionals, and the business community. The common goal of all NADAP programs and services is employment and workforce development.
NADAP's programs benefit job seekers, families, communities, and businesses. Each year more than 25,000 people receive employment-related and other services through NADAP's programs.
Behavioral Health Specialist - Project ACE/Aspire
As part of NADAP's Case Management Programs in downtown Brooklyn, the Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) will complete a mental health, chemical dependency, and vocational readiness assessment during the client intake process. The BHS will collaborate with the assessment team regarding assessment outcomes, level of care determinations, and appropriate referrals to treatment programs. This position assists the case manager in developing a comprehensive service plan with the goal of treatment retention and successful employment. The BHS will complete the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and administer specific standardized diagnostic assessment tools. This position provides specialized training to case management staff, and acts as a liaison between the mental health community and the case management programs.
Qualifications:
Required: A Masters Degree and a minimum of one year of job-related experience, with a LMHC, LMSW or LCSW license and a CASAC. Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health treatment modalities. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred: Knowledge of the New York City Chemical Dependency Treatment System, and welfare-to-work initiatives preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
NADAP offers the following:
- Weekday work schedule
- Excellent AETNA health and Delta dental benefits
- Generous employer contributions to pension plan; 401(k) plan available
- Three weeks paid vacation, 11 paid holidays and additional personal days
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee referral bonus
How to Apply:
NADAP is an EEO employer with locations throughout New York City and in Westchester County. Submit cover letter containing job-code CL-BHS and salary history along with your resume (MS Word attachment) to Jobs@nadap.org or mail to NADAP, Human Resources Department, 355 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017 or Fax: 646-865-1515.
- Location: Flatbush Ave. Ext. / Brooklyn
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