Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Position Available In Westchester, New York

Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Montefiore Mount Vernon 12 North 7th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Montefiore is a premier academic health system and the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, serving the more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and the Hudson Valley. Montefiore is doing more to deliver science-driven care where, when and how patients need it most. With our new member and affiliate locations in Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, Montefiore offers patients state-of-the-art healthcare close to home. We have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time Case Manager in our Montefiore Mount Vernon facility Job Summary The Case Manager of Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program is responsible for providing on-going substance abuse counseling for people on their caseload. Maintains patient documentation in accordance with the Joint Commission standards and OASAS regulations. The Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) provides on-site chemical dependency evaluations, individual and group support and education. S/he will primarily coordinate referrals to detoxification, rehabilitation and other drug treatment modalities.

Duties Includes:

2. Conduct Intakes as needed 3. Provide short-term inpatient or outpatient detoxification referrals 4. Provide on -site individuals and group counseling recovery. 5. Provide motivational counseling sessions, referrals to Harm Reduction centers and other holistic treatment modalities. 6. Participate in service plan developments and case conferences. 7. Monitor aftercare recommendations 8. Provide crisis interventions as needed 10. Attend all require trainings 11. Participate in case conference team meetings, staff meetings and other meetings as require 12. Maintain accurate case records, regular progress notes and individual service plan summaries for each client, adhering to company guidelines regarding client confidentiality. 13. Arrange for/support home health care, as necessary. Make appropriate referrals to medical, mental health, substance abuse, and/or other services.

Qualifications:

CASAC (required) Bachelor’s Degree (required) Knowledge of alcohol treatment and familiarity with 12 step program. Basic computer knowledge required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.19 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Schedule:

Morning shift

Work Location:

In person