Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) 2.7 2.7 out of 5 stars New York, NY 10025 $50,000 a year - Full-time The Bridge Inc. 104 reviews $50,000 a year - Full-time The Bridge's mission is to change lives, by offering help, hope and opportunity to the most vulnerable in our community. We offer a comprehensive range of evidence-based rehabilitative services, including mental health and substance abuse treatment, housing, vocational training and job placement, healthcare, education and creative arts therapies. Under the direction of the Program Director, and within the guidelines of all applicable laws, rules, regulations and Agency code of ethics and policies and procedures, the CASAC Counselor supports adults with substance use disorders and/or mental health diagnoses, respects the program participant's rights and maintains established professional boundaries, and delivers services with the goal of assisting program participants to achieve their personalized recovery goals.

Essential Position Functions :

Provide individual and group counseling and substance use treatment to program participants; provide individual and group therapy; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings for the development of treatment plans and treatment plan reviews. Complete documentation in a timely manner; oversee the day-to-day needs of program participants (i.e., stipends, requests, job functions, routine disciplinary measures, etc.); ensure that the daily schedule of groups and activities are carried out; attend case conferences as required; collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide adults with person-centered substance use treatment, rehabilitation, and mental health services. Complete required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with regulatory oversight agencies and best practices.; work collaboratively with program participants, their families, and community partners to assist program participants in achieving their treatment and recovery goals; coordinate program participant care through close involvement with hospitals, substance use treatment facilities, probation, and parole, etc. Complete psychosocial, substance use and other treatment-related assessments; collaborate with the program participant in the creation of individualized service plans, and crisis/relapse prevention plans; use evidence-based individual and group treatments in the areas of substance use and mental health to address program participant needs (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care). Identify or develop substance use, behavioral health and physical health group curricula to support recovery; provide support and referrals to assist program participants with needs such as family support, housing, entitlements, employment, education, vocational interests, community integration, and connection to physical health care; provide support and services to assist program participants with needs such as legal advocacy, navigating the criminal justice system, coordination with legal agencies; conduct Intakes and screenings, other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

CASAC certification required; experience working with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses, substance use disorders, and histories of trauma; experience with navigating the systems that our clients interact with (housing, criminal justice, health care) is a plus; experience using Electronic Health Records to document. Must be a team player who is stress resistant, flexible, creative, and open to feedback; must have good time management and organizational skills; knowledge or willingness to learn AWARDS; knowledge of Zoom or willingness to learn. The Bridge Inc. is an Affirmative Action /

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Addiction Medicine Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CASAC (Required)

Work Location:

In person