Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
Essen Medical Associates•New York, NY
•$66,300 - $75,000
About The Position
Essen Health Care is seeking dedicated and compassionate clinicians to provide treatment services to individuals affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The Counselor maintains a caseload, delivers evidence-based interventions, and works as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and wellness. This position may be full-time or part-time. Supervision and training are provided, and telehealth service delivery may be required.
Requirements
- Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), CASAC-Trainee (CASAC-T), a bachelor's degree in a human services field with active CASAC-T, or enrollment in a licensure-track graduate program (MSW, Mental Health Counseling, MFT, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of addiction, recovery, behavioral health, and counseling principles.
- Familiarity with self-help group processes.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications and electronic health records (EHR).
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of counseling or human services experience; recent graduates are considered.
- Bilingual ability in Spanish, French, or Bengali.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a caseload of patients receiving treatment for substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Conduct screenings, intakes, and assessments.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment and discharge plans.
- Provide evidence-based individual and group counseling interventions.
- Deliver patient education, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention interventions.
- Facilitate case management, referrals, and crisis intervention services.
- Document services accurately and in compliance with OASAS and federal guidelines.
- Collaborate with staff, patients, and community providers while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and ongoing supervision.
- Stay current with best practices through continuing education and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
