CASAC (Substance Abuse) Consultant CCP

4 weeks ago


Brooklyn, United States The Jewish Board Full time
Make a bigger difference

WORKING WITH US
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of others. Similarly, we support our employees through benefits like, professional development opportunities and paid supervision. Some of our other benefits include:

IF YOU JOIN US; YOU WILL HAVE THESE GREAT BENEFITS:
  • Generous paid time off in addition to 15 agency holidays and 15 sick days
  • Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans
  • Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness
  • Free continuing education opportunities
  • 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation
  • 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program
  • Life and disability insurance .
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join, including Confronting Structural Racism (COR), Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS), and the LGBTQ Steering Committee

ABOUT THE JOB

The CASAC (Substance Abuse Consultant) will function as the lead clinical consultant on substance abuse issues and the chief substance abuse assessment specialist for the Co-location Program in the borough office for substance abuse issues impacting families known to child welfare.

The CASAC Consultant is part of a multidisciplinary team that advises the staff on NYC Administration for Children's Services. The consultant will assist ACS staff by providing information about the substance use issues faced by parents and/or their children. The consultant will offer recommendations about appropriate treatment and community service options for clients who may be involved in cases which include abuse, maltreatment and/or neglect of children.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Consult with Child Protective Specialists (CPS) about their substance use concerns
  • Work with other disciplines to provide cross-consultations when necessary
  • Meet weekly productivity requirements
  • Attend child safety and other conferences
  • Educate ACS staff, including frontline Child Protective Specialists and their supervisors, about substance use challenges
  • Model for ACS staff, effective strategies for engagement assessment and problem solving, through direct contact with ACS clients with CPS present in the office and in the field
  • Provide CASAC assessments to clients served by ACS
  • Develop and deliver trainings to ACS staff designed to improve their knowledge about substance use issues
  • Maintain clear and concise documentation in ACS Connections case records
  • Maintain JB (Jewish Board) tracking log for requested and completed consults
  • Work with Team Coordinator to create relationships with outside service providers
  • Assist Team Coordinator in conducting ongoing needs assessments in the field office
  • Provide coverage for other offices needed
  • Attend weekly supervision
  • Work Hybrid Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Jewish Board is currently looking for talented Consultants of all cultures, religions, races, and gender expressions with the following qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:

Credentialed CASAC II Licensed Master's Level Clinician with 2-4 years Substance Abuse work experience

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
  • Knowledge of the child welfare system; clear understanding of the impact of Alcohol and other Substances on family life
  • Knowledge of mental health issues as co-occurring issues in substance use; understanding of racial and cultural forces impacting those affecting by substance abuse
  • Willingness to work the NYC Holiday Schedule
  • Bi-lingual a plus

We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and condition of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.

Other details
  • Job Family Program Administration [500s]
  • Job Function Social Workers
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Employment Indicator 8810 - Clerical Office Employees NOC
  • Min Hiring Rate $55,000.00
  • Required Education Master's Degree

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