Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor -CASAC
About The Position
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 to make your career home with us as a Alcoholism Counselor/CASAC on our Substance Abuse Counseling team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year experience in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders.
- CASAC or CASAC-T, must attend hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.
- Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks.
- Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
- Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking.
- Ability to lift 10 lbs.
- Occasional prolonged standing/walking.
- Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
- Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer Associates Degree in Human Services.
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 re: 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
- tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education
- comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
