On Call Addiction Counselor

Catholic Charities of Long Island • Town of Islip, NY

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About The Position

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking an On Call Addiction Treatment Counselor to support its mission of providing dignified and compassionate care to people in need. The role provides addiction treatment counseling and related services in accordance with OASAS Part 820 regulations. The work schedule consists of varying 12.5-hour shifts according to need: either 8:00 AM–8:30 PM or 8:00 PM–8:30 AM. The stated rate is $32 per hour for an Advanced CASAC; actual pay may depend on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and work location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; an associate degree is a plus.
• Advanced CASAC credential.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Bilingual Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family sessions; provide psychoeducation; screen and assess clients; and provide treatment and discharge planning.
• Perform general intake and admission activities for clients accepted for admission under OASAS Part 820 regulations.
• Maintain chart documentation for assigned clients.
• Train clients on medication-assisted treatment and Narcan administration.
• Complete regulatory reporting under OASAS Part 820, including following admissions and discharge policies and procedures, relapse-prevention protocols, monthly statistical reports, and bed monitoring.
• Oversee CASAC trainees and CASAC trainee interns, and review program documentation as a qualified health professional.
• Assist with reviewing entitlement eligibility and help case management enroll clients in insurance-eligible programs.

What This Job Offers

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