Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC / CASAC-T)

A New York City nonprofit services organization is seeking a new Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC / CASAC-T) to join their team. In this role, the Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) will be responsible for providing direct clinical services to clients enrolled in the company's Mother & Child Residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9am to 5pm

• Maintain a caseload of up to 15 clients
• Provide individual substance use counseling sessions
• Facilitate group counseling sessions on a scheduled basis
• Orient clients to program goals, rules, rights, and expectations
• Address behavioral issues, crises, and treatment barriers as they arise
• Complete bi-weekly progress notes and monthly treatment plans and treatment plan reviews
• Maintain accurate client charts in accordance with OASAS standards
• Complete all documentation in NextGen EHR (100% electronic)
• Prepare and submit court letters, progress reports, and compliance updates
• Coordinate care with courts, ACS, and other collateral providers
• Verify and document off-site appointments, itineraries, and weekend passes
• Review weekly passports and confirm client attendance and engagement
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Coordinate with Intake, Clinical Supervisor, and other program staff
• Follow clinical supervision and guidance from the Clinical Supervisor of SUD Services
• Perform other duties, as needed

• 3 years of experience in an OASAS-regulated SUD program
• Bachelor's Degree
• NYS CASAC and/or CASAC-T licensures
• Residential SUD experience
• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills
• Excellent documentation and time-management abilities
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized
• Ability to work under pressure and manage compliance deadlines

• Experience working with court-involved populations