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Substance Abuse Counselor

Tandym Group
place Copiague, 11726
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Addiction
Medication Management
Substance Abuse
Pharmacotherapy

About Job

A well-established community-based addiction recovery center is seeking a full-time CASACto support its opioid treatment program. This clinic plays a vital role in the region, helping individuals in recovery manage withdrawal symptoms and focus on long-term healing through Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone.


Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)/(CASAC-T)

Location: Western Suffolk County

ContractType: Temp-to-Perm (Ongoing considered as well)

Location: Onsite (Outpatient Clinic)

Shift: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm


Work **

  • As a CASAC in this role, you’ll provide individual counseling and group facilitation to clients with substance use disorders. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside medical and mental health professionals to improve client outcomes and quality of life.
  • Key *
  • Facilitate therapeutic individual sessions and group counseling for individuals in recovery
  • Maintain and manage a caseload of program participants, including treatment planning and ongoing assessments
  • Complete all documentation within 48 hours per regulatory and program standards
  • Ensure compliance with OASAS guidelines and internal clinical protocols
  • Collaborate with other team members, including RNs, physicians, and behavioral health staff
  • Coordinate care with external providers as needed
  • Ensure a safe, welcoming, and recovery-oriented clinic environment
  • Participate in weekly clinical team meetings to review client progress
  • Complete all required internal and program reports
  • Deliver care using a harm reduction and person-centered approach
  • Maintain proficiency in EHR systems and internal software tools
  • Adhere to all compliance standards regarding fraud prevention, reporting, and confidentiality
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

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  • CASAC credential (NYS) required
  • CASAC-T may be considered based on experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in mental health or substance use treatment
  • Valid and clean NY State driver’s license
  • Must pass fingerprinting, background check, and OASAS clearance
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable with group facilitation and clinical documentation

Recommended Skills

  • Assessments
  • Behavioral Medicine
  • Clinical Works
  • Communication
  • Confidentiality
  • Multidisciplinary Approach

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Addiction
Medication Management
Substance Abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues

Settings

Milieu
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home