Bronx CASAC Substance Abuse Counselor — Recovery & Support

Hope Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Center in The Bronx, NY is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) for our Skilled Nursing Facility. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, be a credentialed CASAC, and have completed 350 hours of OASAS approved CASAC training.

A strong leadership mindset and a positive can-do attitude are required. Responsibilities include counseling, treatment planning, relapse prevention education, and coordinating care with other departments to support residents’ recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field.
• Completed 350 hours of OASAS approved CASAC training and be eligible to sit for certification test.
• Minimum of one year experience with substance abusers or related field; bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling; maintain resident charts.
• Develop and oversee Treatment Plans.
• Provide relapse prevention information to residents through groups, seminars and individual sessions.
• Coordinate resident treatment with other program departments.
• Assist residents in understanding treatment phases and perform welcome interviews.
• Review policies, residents' rights and responsibilities.
• Make rounds to ensure safety and environment integrity.
• Monitor resident behavior and care plan compliance; cover clinic desk as needed.
• Monitor residents' rooms and conduct routine searches when needed.

Skills

CASAC credential

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Hope Center in The Bronx, NY is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) for our Skilled Nursing Facility. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, be a credentialed CASAC, and have completed 350 hours of OASAS approved CASAC training.

A strong leadership mindset and a positive can-do attitude are required. Responsibilities include counseling, treatment planning, relapse prevention education, and coordinating care with other departments to support residents’ recovery and well-being.