Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

Job Description

Title: CASAC Clinician

Reports To: Clinic Director

Location: Various Clinics (White Plains, Nyack, Yonkers, and Mt. Kisco Clinics)

Range - 45,000- 50,000 Non Exempt

Join Us! Join us at Greater Mental Health of New York, where our mission is to promote mental wellness through advocacy, community education, and direct services. We empower individuals and families on their unique journeys to recovery, honoring their rights to self-determination, choice, and collaboration. With evidence-based practices and a focus on trauma-responsive care, our dedicated team provides comprehensive services to thousands and fosters independence and resilience within our community. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and creating brighter futures for individuals and families throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region, apply today!

Summary Description: The CASAC Clinician provides clinic-based behavioral counseling and education to clients with co-occurring disorders and issues that encompass all life domains. Mental health and substance use disorder treatment methods are combined to meet the needs of these individuals. The CASAC Clinician is a member of an interdisciplinary professional clinical team that utilizes an evidence-based integrated treatment approach utilizing harm reduction strategies that are strength-based, trauma-informed and person-centered in practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform integrated screening and identification of all co-occurring issues, including mental health, substance use, brain injury, intellectual/developmental disabilities, trauma, domestic violence, legal, housing, abuse/neglect, and other challenges.
• Assess client for MAT eligibility, if warranted.
• Determine appropriate level of care and treatment setting in terms of client’s individual needs.
• Develop integrated treatment plans that reflect an understanding of client needs as related to issues that impact physical health, mental health, cognitive functioning, and psychosocial needs.
• Facilitate group and individual counseling sessions.
• Refer in clients in a timely manner to alternative treatment and support services as needed, e.g., detoxification, rehabilitation programs, supported housing, peer supports, recovery self-help meetings, 12-Step Programs, Mutual Aid, etc.
• Maintain clinical records in compliance with all regulatory bodies and MHA Westchester policies and procedures.
• Facilitate crisis intervention services to address client’s current needs in conjunction with making appropriate time sensitive referrals.
• Monitor toxicology screenings and results.
• Participate in discharge plan development.
• Work in a collaborative manner with clinic staff, MHA staff across agency programs, as well as staff from external care providers, including physicians, hospitals, specialty clinics, behavioral health practitioners, homeless shelters, county entities (DCMH, DSS, etc.), etc.
• Attend and actively participate in clinic team meetings.
• Participate in all necessary activities to ensure payment for treatment services by managed care payers, Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurers.
• Follow the established clinic policies and procedures.
• Participate in program development and training programs.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements:

• NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification or CASAC-T Certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Possess a minimum of one year of providing substance use disorder treatment services.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to master the Electronic Health Record (EHR) is required.
• Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality standards as promulgated by the state; (OMH, OASAS, DOH) and federal government (SAMHSA and 42CFR).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must maintain pre-employment clearances by applicable regulatory clearances as required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
  
  

Special Considerations:

• Employee may be sitting for extended periods of time
• Employee may be asked to drive to other clinic locations
  
  

Employee Classification: Non-exempt, Full Time

Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact to the Human Resources Department.