CASAC Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

MISSION STATEMENT

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion?  For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond.  We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.

POSITION OVERVIEW  

Under supervision of the Clinical Supervisor the CASAC Counselor will provide counseling services in integrated outpatient program. The CASAC Counselor provides comprehensive assessment services to clients who may have substance use and mental health barriers to employment by applying clinical judgment to determine appropriate treatment needs and level of care. This includes performing SUD diagnostic screening, assessment, evaluation, orientation, treatment planning, case management, counseling, intervention, crisis intervention, patient education, reporting and record keeping in both individual and group counseling settings. The CASAC Counselor is also responsible for referrals and coordination of care in consultation with other professionals. 

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Intervention and employing a range of treatment modalities to include person centered evidence-based treatment approaches to include but not limited to motivational interviewing, stages of change, trauma informed care, anger management, medication assisted treatment, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and contingency management.
• Ability to perform SUD and mental health screenings and intakes, orientation, SUD assessment, SUD diagnostic Impression, level of care as determined by LOCADTR, treatment planning, individual/group counseling, family interventions, psychoeducation, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reporting and recordkeeping, care coordination and administrative supervision with regular supervision.
• Participates in supervision regularly.
• Develops and conducts group and individual counseling on a regular scheduled basis to caseload clients within the integrated outpatient program.
• Obtain random observed urine samples according to established protocol.
• Orients clients about program goals, objectives, rules and regulations, client’s obligations, right’s and program operations
• Knowledge of the obligation to engage in prevention as well as treatment techniques.
• Maintains and updates referral services and resources that may be useful to our client population; makes referral when necessary and appropriate.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in English including the ability to speak, write, comprehend aurally, and read at a level necessary to perform as a CASAC Counselor.
• Participates in outreach functions to reengage client lost to contact and maintain census capacity.
• Ability to complete all client progress update reports in a professional and timely manner to ensure coordination of care with client linkages to include the criminal justice system and entities.
• Participates in program meetings and required trainings.
• Ability to complete any reasonable tasks or requests made by a supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:  

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate Degree preferred.
• Valid unrestricted OASAS certification as a CASAC. 
• Minimum of three (3) years working in a Substance Use and Human Service setting.
• Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) training/certificate prior to hire date.
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• Must obtain training/certification within thirty (30) days of hire.
  • Domestic Violence
  • Infection Control BASIC (non-medical/nursing staff)
  • HIV
  • Child Abuse
  • Tobacco Cessation
• Must obtain training/certification during in-house orientation.
  • Supporting Recovery with Medications Addictions Treatment (MAT)
• Must obtain SUD training/certificate within thirty (30) days of hire (if applicable)
  • Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment
  • CASAC Canon of Ethics (6 hours)
  • Confidentiality related to 42CFR (3 Hours)
• Valid unrestricted OASAS certification as a CASAC.
• Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
• Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure.