Monster

CASAC Counselor

Mitchell Martin

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$60,000 Per Year
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
5 days ago
One of our clients is looking for an CASAC Counselor.

Position Type: Full-Time/Perm
Location: New York
Schedule: Tues-Sat 2p-10p

Job Description:
• Plays a key role in the rehabilitation process of clients, by providing counseling services to promote rehabilitation and specific assistance.

MAJOR DUTIES:
• Provides counseling sessions as mandated by all applicable regulations including but not limited to: Federal, State, Local and Accreditation bodies.
• Additionally, the Counselor must be knowledgeable of and follow all agency and program specific policies and procedures.
• Maintains all required documentation in the case record, including but not limited to intake assessments, treatment plans, psycho-socials, progress notes, records of contact with other agencies the client is or has been engaged with, and information about public assistance or disability benefits.
• Be cognizant of the policies and procedures of the Workfirst model of Methadone treatment, and coordinates actively with the Department of Vocational Services.
• Collaborate with Vocational staff to integrate vocational rehabilitation into overall treatment process.
• Provides active assistance to clients in regards to maintenance of public assistance or other benefits, and be familiar with rules and regulations of Human Resources Administration regarding client requirements, especially as it affects work requirements.
• Coordinates actively with Entitlement Assessors.
• Links clients up with all necessary medical and psychiatric providers, and supports them in their follow-though on these matters as needed.
• Conducts intake interviews, pre-screenings and other admission-related activities as necessary.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and meetings.
• Conducts individual and group sessions.
• Participates in the rotation schedule for Saturday Clinic.
• Fills in for counselors who are on leave.
• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements:
• BA in Human Services plus 2 years equivalent experience or Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).
• Understands substance use and/or Methadone treatment and basic counseling skills.
• Has the ability to work well as part of a complex team.
• Must be multi-culturally sensitive to the needs of clients in treatment. Computer competent.

Please email: andrea.carrasco@hcmmi.com

Salary:$60,000/year

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About the Company

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Mitchell Martin

OUR FOCUS IS GROWTH

It’s not just about filling job openings.  It’s about enabling growth and inspiring success.  That’s what we do.

Mitchell Martin is one of the nation’s largest staffing companies, with offices throughout the US as well as in India and the Philippines.  We help drive success for both people and companies by helping them achieve positive growth.   We do this by building strong relationships and developing a deep understanding of the people we work with, in order to facilitate the best matches for both sides of the equation.    

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
https://www.mitchellmartin.com