CASAC Therapist OASAS Clinic

Hope for Youth • Amityville, NY

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About The Position

Looking to make an difference for youth and their families? Do you want to make an impact on their future? Hope For Youth has an opening as a CASAC Therapist! This position reports to the Clinical Director. Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization striving to provide positive outcomes for children, adolescents, and families. Seeking a passionate CASAC who has experience with trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments. Hope For Youth is searching for a full-time CASAC to provide substance use counseling for children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds with a history or family history of substance use. You will be trained in evidence-based practices to provide services for children and families. Competitive salary with flexible hours. The agency offers a supportive environment, flexible schedule, clinical supervision towards full licensing and ongoing training in areas of interest and other evidence-based treatments. Consider applying if you enjoy working with a close-knit, collaborative team of therapists.

Requirements

• CASAC or CASAC-T certification and High School Diploma required.
• Valid NYS Driver's License in current and ongoing good standing with ongoing access to own reliable vehicle
• Demonstrate computer literacy including Microsoft Office and electronic medical record system, upon hire
• read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work

Nice To Haves

• LMHC/LMSW/BA/BS preferred.
• 1-2 yrs experience working with children/adolescents/families with history of alcohol or substance abuse preferred but will train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual
• Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes
• Conduct Family, Individual, and group substance use counseling in the home, community and office spaces utilizing agency-identified Evidence Based Interventions best suited to meet the client's needs.
• Support the child/family by providing them with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to achieve optimal family functioning.
• Complete documentation and related paperwork in a timely manner
• Attend trainings and professional development as assigned
• Attend meetings as assigned
• Develop assessments and treatment plans with the child/family to restore functioning and/or ameliorate behavioral health symptoms and substance use with the guidelines provided by OASAS.
• Offer flexibility within schedule to accommodate program needs .
• Provide transportation for client to their service location as needed.
• Ensure that service delivery is in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner
• Participate in treatment team, case review and other meetings.
• Work collaboratively with referral resources and any other agency working with the family and the court.
• Conduct developmental assessments when necessary and provide follow-up assessments as needed.
• Discharge planning as needed
• Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations

Benefits

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Special Events and Recognition Awards
• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision
• HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums
• Generous paid time off
• Agency-funded Pension Plan
• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED