CASAC-T- CASAC Clinical Counselor (1199)

Vocational Instruction Project•New York, NY

35d•$43,295 - $55,646•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor, the Counselor provides coordinated counseling services to ensure optimum services are provided to clients. This role involves providing clinical counseling services, participating in interdisciplinary team treatment planning, collaborating with coworkers, assisting in the enforcement of program rules, managing program schedules, and monitoring urine specimens and toxicology results.

Requirements

Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
Minimum of 3 years experience working in the social services field.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Knowledge of computer programs.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical counseling services to assigned clients including initial assessment, treatment plan and discharge planning in accordance with departmental procedure and regulatory requirements.
Participate in comprehensive interdisciplinary team treatment planning and activities as indicated or scheduled.
Collaborate with other disciplines, and coworkers as needed in order to ensure client needs are met.
Assist in the enforcement of program rules and regulations.
Plan and manage the dissemination of program schedules and other information relative to events and activities.
Monitor the collection of urine specimens and toxicology results.