Substance Abuse Counselor

1 week ago


New York, New York, United States Acacia Network Full time
Behavioral Health (Greenhope Services for Women)

Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) New York,

NY :
2/8/2024

Job Description

Job ID#:
3780

Job Category:
Behavioral Health (Greenhope Services for Women)

Position Type:
Full Time

Positions Available:
3

Details:
TheCredentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)provides alcoholism and substance abuse counseling services in approved work settings.

The CASACprovides 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.

The salary for the Substance Abuse Counselor is$26.44/per hour based on relevant experience.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develops and conducts group individual and family counseling on a scheduled basis to caseload clients/residents.

Obtains weekly random urine samples according to established protocol.

Orients clients/residents 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.

Demonstrates appropriate treatment planning and clinical intervention.

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 referrals when necessary and appropriate.

Prepares legal monthly reports monthly or as needed.

Other duties in keeping with the scope and nature of the position.

EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma required(Associate/Bachelor Degree preferred)

Valid OASAS CASAC certification

3+ years experience in the OASAS program(Experienced in Residential settings preferred)

Strong leadership, excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to work with a strong team of professionals and in a culturally diverse environment

Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making

Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion

Must be able to multi-task with strong organization skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate both verbally and in written form

Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality

Strong Microsoft Office skills

About Us:

Acacia Network, the leading Latino integration care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment.

We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, and great experience at a lower cost.

Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing, and community-building services, work we have been doing since 1969.

By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland, and Puerto Rico.

Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer

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