Alcoholism Counselor -CASAC

Job Overview At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient‑centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award‑winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as an Alcoholism Counselor/CASAC on our Substance Abuse Counseling team at Garnet Health Medical Center‑Middletown. Responsibilities Provides quality, confidential, age‑specific alcohol/chemical dependency education, group counseling, and individual counseling. Evaluates and assesses patients with attention to the biological, psychological, cultural, spiritual, and social needs and ability to participate in treatment. Provides education regarding alcohol/chemical dependency, tobacco cessation, gambling addiction, recovery skills and strategies to patients. Assists in the provision of alcohol/substance abuse consults at Garnet Health as requested by physicians, nursing and case management staff. Facilitates wellness education groups on the Behavioral Health Unit regarding alcohol/substance abuse and other addictive behaviors. Benefits We are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We provide resources that will help you excel, including tuition reimbursement programs for continued education and comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, our communities, and our patients. Compensation The range for this role is $28.95 – $37.27 USD hourly. Salaries shown on independent job‑related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. Discuss salary specifics during the application and hiring process. Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay, or other benefits. When determining compensation, factors may include location, specialty, service line, experience, education, credentials, contracts, budget, and internal equity. Qualifications Minimum Education: Prefer Associates Degree in Human Services. Minimum Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders. Required Certification/Registration: CASAC or CASAC‑T, must attend hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter. Physical Requirements: Works in a clean, well‑lit, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards. Physical Demands: Full anatomical range of motion; visual and aural acuity, finger and hand dexterity; can withstand long periods of sitting, standing, walking; lift 10 lbs. Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Mental Demands: Foster collaborative relationships, work under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, prioritize tasks; critical thinking, analytical skills; multi‑task; detail orientation; sensitivity to customer needs; possible irregular hours including evenings or weekends. Workplace Type On‑site #J-18808-Ljbffr Garnet Health