Substance Abuse Counselor - Columbia - Grant Funded
About The Position
The Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) at the New York Presbyterian Hospital is part of the Comprehensive Health Program (CHP) interdisciplinary treatment team. The CASAC’s primary function is to provide comprehensive counseling to alcohol/substance dependent patients. This is accomplished by performing a complete assessment of each patient, identifying areas of need, developing individualized treatment plans and evaluating effectiveness of treatment. As well, the CASAC promotes a variety of harm reduction strategies and helps coordinate referrals to community-based organizations that work to promote health, and positive long-term outcomes. Join our highly motivated, dedicated healthcare team and serve as a critical important treatment specialist and care coordinator for our patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational, writing and analytical skills
- CASAC-T (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Trainee), CASAC-P , or CASAC
Nice To Haves
- A comprehensive knowledge of substance use and chemical dependency
- Bilingual Spanish
- CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) certification
Responsibilities
- performing a complete assessment of each patient
- identifying areas of need
- developing individualized treatment plans
- evaluating effectiveness of treatment
- promoting a variety of harm reduction strategies
- helps coordinate referrals to community-based organizations that work to promote health, and positive long-term outcomes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
