CASAC-T- CASAC Clinical Counselor (1199)

VIP Community Services•Bronx, NY

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About The Position

BRONX LOCATION Sign-On Bonus $1,500-$2,500 Perks Working for VIP: 1199 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension Dress down Fridays Discount on gym membership Tuition reduction rate on continuing education Annual holiday party Annual staff picnic Medical/ Dental/ 403(B) Transit discount for parking and MTA POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor provides coordinated counseling services to ensure optimum services are provided to clients. POSITION DESCRIPTION: 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.

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

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.