Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) - Social Work - Per Diem/Weekends

Gracie Square Hospital•New York, NY

6d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Gracie Square Hospital has provided comprehensive and personalized behavioral healthcare to thousands of individuals in New York City and beyond. Through our affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and their loved ones through innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Join our interdisciplinary treatment team as the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) and serve as a treatment care coordinator for our patients. The ideal candidate will display strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work with a diverse population, and strong documentation and organizational skills. The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for counseling and providing treatment to individuals with substance use, including use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. You will help patients with their addiction by educating them with the skills or the mechanics to remain abstinent and facilitate group sessions for the units as needed. This is a per diem weekend day shift position (Saturday & Sunday's).

Requirements

High School Diploma
CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) Certification
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree
Two (2) years of CASAC experience treating patients with history of addiction and substance abuse

Responsibilities

Serve as a treatment care coordinator for patients.
Counsel and provide treatment to individuals with substance use, including use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs.
Educate patients with the skills or mechanics to remain abstinent.
Facilitate group sessions for the units as needed.
Maintain strong documentation and organizational skills.