CASAC/CASAC-T Position Available In Bronx, New York

CASAC/CASAC-T

Pibly Residential Programs, Inc. Bronx, NY Job Details Full-time From $33 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Addiction counseling Harm reduction

CASAC-T CASAC

Entry level Full Job Description Salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and credentials.

POSITION

Substance Abuse Counselor

REPORTS TO

Program Director

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/GED

CASAC /CASAC-T GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Counsel, teach and support clients in their understanding of substance abuse and Harm Reduction or abstinence goals.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain responsibility for assigned clients with respect to substance abuse services. 2. Attend unit meetings weekly. 3. Meet with assigned clients, at their residence, at a frequency prescribed by Program Director. 4. Contribute Substance Abuse goals/objectives to client service plans. 5. Document all contact with clients in billable progress notes at a frequency determined by service plan objectives. 6. Teach clients a broad array of coping mechanisms to avoid or delay use. 7. Help clients identify triggers for use. 8. Conduct substance abuse groups weekly and document in group notes. 9. Assess clients for other treatment needs (e.g., inpatient detox, rehab, long-term MICA programs) as instructed by Program Director. 10. Facilitate referrals to other treatment programs. 11. Attend weekly (?) unit meetings to collaborate with other staff for clients. 11. Facilitate transfer to a substance abuse program by presence at time. 12. Establish and maintain contact with staff at programs to which clients have been referred. 13. Participate in agency annual anti-sexual harassment training. The above tasks and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people in this job category. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed by the program.

EEO Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $33.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

Multiple locations