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Behavioral Health Specialist II
The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES). Work with clients, families, and significant others to develop person-centered treatment plans .
Posted 9/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $0 - $66,950 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing person-centered treatment plans and providing strengths-based, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed services for clients with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health needs. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to secure necessary resources and support for clients.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Person-Centered Treatment PlanningIntegrated Dual Disorder TreatmentElectronic Health Record ManagementBilingual English and SpanishMultidisciplinary Clinical Experience
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder AssessmentIndividual CounselingProgress Note DocumentationVocational RehabilitationLife-Skills Training
Soft Skills
AdvocacyCollaborationCultural SensitivityCommitment to Social Justice
Tools & Technologies
Footholds AWARDSElectronic Health Record Systems
Industry Keywords
Trauma-Informed CareRecovery-Oriented ServicesCriminal Justice InvolvementHomelessness SupportMental Health Services
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work with clients, families, and significant others to develop person-centered treatment plans
- Screen and assess clients for co-occurring substance use disorders through interdisciplinary assessment
- Advocate and liaise for clients within the criminal justice and shelter systems
- Assist clients in securing medical care, entitlements, and community supports
- Provide or connect clients with employment counseling, vocational rehabilitation, housing applications and placement, and life-skills training
- Provide individual counseling using Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment principles, as appropriate
- Complete timely progress notes and assessments in the electronic health record
- Collaborate with hospitals, shelters, jails, primary care providers, and other external stakeholders
- Provide strengths-based, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive services
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least two years of experience working with adults who have needs in mental health, substance use, trauma, violence risk, homelessness, frequent psychiatric hospitalizations, and criminal-justice involvement
- Strong commitment to social justice and the CASES mission
- Previous use of an electronic health record; Footholds AWARDS preferred
- Experience in a multidisciplinary setting and field-based clinical work preferred
- Bilingual English and fluency in Spanish a plus
- Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days
- 12 Paid Holidays per year
- Retirement 403(b)
- Competitive matching up to 6%
- Employee Referral Program
- Flexible workplace arrangement with some work potentially performed remotely