Leading Social Service organization seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) to provide evidence-based counseling and medication assisted treatment to adolescents and adults with SUD diagnoses and their families.

Responsibilities:

Conducts comprehensive psychosocial evaluations of clients seeking substance use disorders treatment and incorporates feedback from families/collaterals, and other external sources in the information gathering process.

In collaboration with the client, family, and treatment team, develop treatment plan to help client achieve goals across multiple life domains, in addition to addressing substance use.

Provide individual and group counseling for clients and their family members using trauma informed, evidence based interventions.

Provide care coordination to address identified needs and to help clients access care and services to support attainment of treatment plan goals.

Develop discharge plan and aftercare plan to ensure client is connected to the appropriate level of care and to support treatment gains.

Monitor response to treatment interventions through the use of urine toxicology screens, breathalyzers, and other screens to inform the treatment planning process.

Accurate and timely completion of all documentation.

Provide psychoeducation and training on substance use disorders to other programs and community groups

Qualifications:

NY State Credential in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC) required

CASAC-T can not be considered

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,777.00 - $80,888.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person