CASAC

What We Provide

• Referral bonus opportunities   

• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays 

• Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability  

• Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program

• Personal and financial wellness programs  

• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program    

• Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees 

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement and CEU credits  

What You Will Do

• Assists with the development of social work and or psychosocial assessments of patients/families, placing special emphasis on substance use issues. 
• Assists in the development of treatment plans and goals based on a diagnostic assessment of the presenting problems and historical information, the establishment of long-term goals and the administration of follow-up procedures. 
• Provides ongoing substance use services and/or collaborates with and refers to appropriate agencies. 
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices. 
• Provides advocacy and assistance in obtaining entitlements and community services to patients/families and other caregivers. 
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system. 
• Provides continuous evaluation of persons involved in treatment. 
• Assists staff, patients, families and other caregivers to understand substance use issues, entitlements and community resources. 
• Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to department policy and treatment goals. 
• Identifies and provides referrals for social determinants of health concerns. 
• Maintains productivity sufficient to meet department goals. 
• Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve service delivery processes to management. 
• Performs established workflow procedures. 
• Acts as a liaison with other community agencies. 
• Participates in related department activities, e.g., utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc. 
• Conducts intake interviews, biopsychosocial assessments, mental health, substance use, and other screenings. 
• Collects specimens for toxicology tests. 
• Prepares monthly updates for court or other referring agencies. 
• Develops discharge/transfer plans. 
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) required

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required Bachelor's Degree preferred Master's Degree preferred

Work Experience:
Minimum of one year of training and/or experience in integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment required Demonstrated skill or knowledge in substance use assessment and diagnosis, principles and practices of harm reduction, and application of stage-wise treatment and motivational interviewing strategies required Computer literacy (electronic health records, word processing, email, internet research, data entry) required Excellent clinical writing skills required Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred For CCBHC only: Minimum two years of experience in an OASAS-certified substance use treatment setting required