What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASAC (Certified Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor) position at The Family Center?
The Family Center (TFC) is a nonprofit providing behavioral and mental health services, as well as social and
legal services, to families affected by illness, crisis and loss. The Family Center has pioneered programming
design and research to address the myriad of issues that challenge vulnerable New Yorkers and their families.
The Family Center Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (TFC-CCBHC) provides mental health services,
screening/assessment/diagnosis, person-centered treatment, planning, outpatient mental health and
substance abuse treatment, primary care coordination/screening, psychiatric rehabilitation services, case
management, and social, peer and community recovery support. The TFC-CCBHC program serves approximately
300 adults and 50 children/youth annually.
The Family Center is looking for a Full-Time Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC),
who will provide evidence-based treatment to assist adult and youth clients in meeting their life goals. The
CASAC works closely with all members of the CCBHC team and maintains a caseload of 25-30 individuals and
families. The CASAC reports to the Assistant Director of Behavioral Health.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions for adults and children
- Ensure care meets all trauma-informed best practice criteria
- Employ all evidence-based treatment models with fidelity to developer protocols
- Screen, assess and diagnose clients as foundation for person-centered treatment planning
- Participate in reflective supervision of all cases, demonstrating progressive ability to critically assess
own clinical work and actively engage with clinical supervisor to address areas in need of
improvement
- Timely completion of all documentation required for service billing
- Consistent follow up with all clients, and as appropriate, with families, to promote engagement and
retention in services and to ensure all barriers to service access and use are addressed
- Assist clients in obtaining additional services as needed, including through the other components of
TFC- CCBHC
- Work collaboratively with other agency and outside providers to ensure seamless integration of
services, particularly for those with acute and complex needs
- Participate in treatment and recovery team meetings to address needs of high-risk clients
- Work as part of an integrated care team
- Participate in outreach and any other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor by the state of New York or CASAC-T
- Excellent writing skills & ability to submit documentation on a set timeline
- Familiarity with Evidence Based Models of treatment (MI, CBT, DBT)
- Ability to provide professional, confidential services to families and function in a fast-paced
Desired Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree or some college credits
- Spanish fluency
Location: This position is eligible for hybrid work. Our office is located at 493 Nostrand Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY, which is conveniently located steps away from several public transportation options.
Starting Pay Range: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year. *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus*
Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Employee Benefits: The Family Center offers a highly competitive benefits package, which includes
medical, dental and vision insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, a
pension plan, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Life Insurance, commuter benefits, a tuition
reimbursement program, paid federal holidays, summer Fridays and other early leave days throughout
the year, a generous vacation policy, and extensive professional training and development
opportunities.
The Family Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and is an eligible employer for the Public Service
Loan Forgiveness Program.
At The Family Center, we are dedicated to creating a positive work environment for our team. We
value relationship-building and collaboration within and across its departments. We also greatly value
and appreciate our team members, their well-being and work-life integration. We strive to create a
workplace where staff feel supported and receive ongoing coaching, training and opportunities for
growth. The Family Center is also committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and has a DEI
program that all team members have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@thefamilycenter.org and put “CASAC” in the subject
line. In your cover letter, please include where you found this job posting. Applications will be accepted
on a rolling basis. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
The Family Center appreciates the time that candidates put into their applications, and carefully
reviews each one. Due to a high volume of applicants, however, the Family Center is only able to
contact those candidates that are selected for further consideration.
Equal Opportunity
The Family Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000