CASAC (A32) - Pathways/Substance Abuse/MAT

Sun River Health•New York, NY

16d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Sun River Health is seeking a full-time Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) to join our Bay Street site in Staten Island. The CASAC will provide alcoholism and substance abuse counseling services at our Licensed OASAS health center. The CASAC offers comprehensive assessment services to clients who may have substance abuse barriers to employment by applying clinical judgment to determine appropriate treatment needs and levels of care. This includes performing diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral, and alcoholism and substance abuse counseling in both individual and group settings.

Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Equivalency
Minimum Work-Related Experience: 3-5 years of experience in an OASAS program
Minimum Requirement for Licensure/ Certification/Registration: Valid Full OASAS CASAC certification (completion of 350 hours).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Develop and conduct group and individual counseling on a scheduled basis to caseload clients.
Introduce clients to program goals, objectives, rules and regulations, clients' obligations, rights, and program operation.
Demonstrate knowledge of group work management techniques and use those techniques appropriately.
Demonstrate appropriate treatment planning and clinical intervention.
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate documentation utilizing ECW.
Work in part of a collaborative team of licensed clinicians.
Provide education and information to the client about alcohol and drug abuse.
Maintain and update referral services and resources that may be useful to our client/resident population; make referrals when necessary and appropriate.
Prepare legal monthly reports monthly or as needed.