Senior Counselor (CASAC)
About The Position
Are you a compassionate and experienced CASAC professional looking to make a real impact in the lives of individuals in recovery? Join our dedicated team as a Senior Counselor and help guide our residents on their journey toward healing and stability. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to serve as a trusted support system for individuals navigating complex challenges, including substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. As our Senior Counselor , you'll carry a small, specialized caseload, providing individualized support through weekly counseling sessions, crisis intervention, and referrals to appropriate levels of care. You will also play a vital leadership role by facilitating support groups, mentoring staff, coordinating care with outside treatment providers, and ensuring compliance with OASAS and DOHMH standards. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for health coordination tasks such as HIV, Hepatitis, and STD education, COVID-19 risk reduction, and reporting through the Health Commerce System. We’re looking for a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) with at least 3 years of hands-on experience and a passion for serving a diverse community. A valid NY State driver’s license and QHP status (with verifiable number) are required. If you're ready to grow in your career while making a meaningful difference every day, we invite you to apply and become part of a team that values dedication, integrity, and compassion. Apply now to be a catalyst for change. Your experience can change lives — including your own.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in human services or equivalent
- Must have CASAC
- Must be qualified health professional ( QHP) with verifiable number
- At least 3 years experience as CASAC
- Must have valid New York State Drivers License
- Ability to work with diverse population.
Responsibilities
- Providing individualized support through weekly counseling sessions
- Crisis intervention
- Referrals to appropriate levels of care
- Facilitating support groups
- Mentoring staff
- Coordinating care with outside treatment providers
- Ensuring compliance with OASAS and DOHMH standards
- Health coordination tasks such as HIV, Hepatitis, and STD education
- COVID-19 risk reduction
- Reporting through the Health Commerce System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
