Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc•Town of Lowville, NY

About The Position

Provide a full array of individual and group rehabilitative services to people adversely affected by chemical abuse or dependency in an outpatient setting. Assist patients with removing barriers to treatment, motivate patients to engage in their health and support them throughout the process.

Requirements

College Graduate/equivalent experience
CASAC-T/CASAC
support a person-centered approach to care and must subscribe to a professional canon of ethics.
Must maintain valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA
Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co-workers
Work up to an average case load of 60-75; can be adjusted to reflect other duties
Have a solid understanding of addictions treatment and regulations
Conduct an average of 30 individual billable sessions per week
Facilitate a minimum of 2-4 groups per week
Clinical services are provided within THRIVE approved best practices and meeting quality expectations
Using approved tools, evaluate/assess and recommend treatment for clients
Maintain client records per OASAS standards and agency policy and procedures
Complete all recordkeeping in a timely manner
Provide individual and group activity, counseling and didactic sessions
Participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions
Utilize ATTC’s Performance Assessment Rubrics as a tool for assessing and developing clinical competencies to meet the Proficient Counselor standard as a minimum
Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Program Director/Supervisor, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required.
Utilize the On-call system as needed
Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing
Participate in record reviews
Attend and participate in relevant training while pursuing/maintaining CASAC
Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned
Perform offsite services as needed
Convey information inter/intra agency
Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community
Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
Management has the right to add or change the duties of this position at any time.