CASAC Supervisor

FORTUNE SOCIETY INC•New York, NY

1d•$70,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

This exciting new position builds upon Fortune’s decades-long partnership with the NYC Department of Correction (DOC) and NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services to offer vital services aimed at preventing substance misuse among persons in custody (PICs) on Rikers Island, with the overarching goal of facilitating connections to treatment services and other community supports post-release. Reporting to the Substance Misuse Program Manager, the CASAC Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision of a team of five CASACs while also conducting evidence-based therapeutic groups and screening non-classed individuals within the general population on Rikers Island. Individuals who are identified to be struggling with substance use disorder will be referred, as appropriate, for a higher level of assessment. The CASAC Supervisor will monitor staffing and group curriculum schedules, review documentation of evidence-based screenings and group services, and track the status of group participants and individual group completions. Individuals in this role will be prepared to cover groups during staff absences when necessary, and may engage in the occasional individual counseling session, though they will not carry a caseload or conduct regularly scheduled treatment visits with PIC. They will work closely with the staff they supervise to ensure accurate, timely documentation of group services, screening outcomes, course completions, or other pertinent information is provided. This role also includes working closely with their own supervisors to inform collaboration with CHS, DOC, and other Fortune staff on the provision of services, status of specialized placement, or internal service referrals.

Requirements

CASAC-Advanced, LMSW, LMHC, or LCSW required;
Experience with counseling substance use clients required.
Ability to work independently with off-site supervision required;
Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma or incarceration;
Excellent client-engagement and counseling skills;
Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills;
Strong computer skills, particularly in electronic health records;

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred;
We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise/mentor/support a team of five CASAC-T and/or CASACs, ensuring they deliver effective services that align with those approved by DOC and agency best practices;
Spend up to five days working in the various facilities on Rikers per week, with the possibility of the 5th day being an alternate Saturday;
Conduct between two and four groups daily and collaborate on the development and/or revision of group services and associated workflows;
Conduct client assessments via evidence-based screening tools and accurately report results to the Program Manager to determine next steps;
Review all assessments conducted by CASAC counselors, and sign off on group and individual clinical notes within 48 hours of interaction;
Provide evidence-based therapeutic groups, 12-step meetings, harm reduction education, standalone supportive group sessions, and occasional individual counseling sessions that align with agency and DOC-approved curricula;
Advocate for needed services, support with resources and internal or external referrals;
Appropriately document client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed therapeutic services with clients;
Provide individuals completing groups with appropriate certificates;
Maintain ongoing clinical communication with supervisor;
Maintain productive communication with DOC, CHS, and other Fortune staff members at the facilities;
Participate in case conferences and clinical supervision meetings;
Participate in training opportunities to engage in his/her own professional development;
Perform other duties as assigned.