CASAC Counselor

POSITION OVERVIEW:                                                                                                                                        

The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) provide alcoholism and substance abuse counseling services in approved work settings. The CASAC provides comprehensive assessment services to clients who may have substance abuse barriers to employment by applying clinical judgment to determine appropriate treatment needs and levels of care. This includes performing diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral and alcoholism and/or substance abuse counseling in both individual and group settings.

Pays:$20-26.44 per hour

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                                                                                                                           

• Develops and conducts group, individual and family counseling on a scheduled basis to caseload clients
• Obtain weekly random urine samples according to established protocol
• Orients clients about program goals, objectives, rules and regulations, client’s obligations, client’s rights and program operation
• Demonstrates knowledge of group work management techniques and uses those techniques appropriately
• Complete appropriate treatment planning and clinical intervention
• Complete assigned reports in a timely manner on EHR, STARS, etc. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate documentation
• Provides education and information to the client about alcohol and drug abuse
• Maintains and updates referral services and resources that may be useful to our client/resident population; makes referral when necessary and appropriate
• Participate in multidisciplinary and other team meetings
• Prepare monthly reports monthly or as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor 

REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                                                 

• High School Diploma required. Associate/Bachelor Degree preferred
• Valid unrestricted OASAS certification as a CASAC 
• Must have specific training in chemical use, abuse and dependence specific to the services provided.
• Obtain within six months of hire:

1. Supporting Recovery with Medications Addictions Treatment (MAT)

• Obtain within thirty days of hire:

1. Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment
2. CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours)
3. Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 Hours)
4. Mandated reporter (2 hours)

• 3 years experience in OASAS program
• Strong leadership, excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment including working with children (0-5years)

Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure