CASAC

Bond Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Health in Brooklyn is hiring a full-time CASAC to assess substance use within Client Child Protective Services and guide families to appropriate treatment and supports. Work hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with in-person presence at a NYC field office and occasional travel to other sites. After-hours consultation may be required.

Salary ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 per year plus benefits. Valid CASAC credential is required; authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Valid CASAC credential required (CASAC-T and CASAC-P not accepted)
• High School diploma or GED accepted; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with Evidence Based Models such as Motivational Interviewing and multiple substance use assessment measures
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
• Ability to travel to other company sites if required
• Ability to travel within the community and do visits

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use assessments using clinical interviews, screenings, and standardized tools.
• Using EBMs such as Motivational Interviewing, assess readiness to change.
• Contribute to CPS teams' decision making, highlighting areas of concern related to child safety due to substance misuse. Participate in case conferences and enrich the CPS teams' understanding of substance use dynamics in family systems.
• Educate CPS staff on substance use trends, treatment options, and best practices for engaging families.
• Refer families to community-based services and suggest appropriate levels of care based on assessment findings.
• Ensure that internal and external referrals are individualized and tailored to meet families' needs, working collaboratively with our Access and Referral Department
• Ensure that warm handoffs occur in making referrals
• Participate in all relevant internal and external meetings
• Provide after-hour coverage for consultation, as needed
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Substance use assessment measures

Clinical interviews

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Connections databases

PROMIS databases

Job description

CASAC Needed in Brooklyn

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday in specified Client Field Offices. Work hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with availability for after-hour consultation

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 per year plus benefits

Overview

In this new Clinical Support Program, we will embed licensed professionals specializing in mental health, substance misuse, and intimate partner violence directly into child protective work in Brooklyn. These clinicians will collaborate closely with Client staff and families to assess needs, provide tailored service recommendations, and ensure families are connected to appropriate supports. By integrating clinical expertise into frontline decision-making, we will play a vital role in enhancing child safety and strengthening family outcomes across the borough.

The full-time CASAC is responsible for assessing substance use in families referred to Client Child Protective Services unit. The CASAC determines the impact of substance use on child safety and recommends appropriate treatment, support or harm reduction services.

This position requires regular in-person presence at an Client field office in Brooklyn or within the community. Occasional travel to other agency sites or meetings may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use assessments using clinical interviews, screenings, and standardized tools.
• Using EBMs such as motivational interviewing, assess readiness to change
• Contribute to CPS teams' decision making, highlighting areas of concern related to child safety due to substance misuse. Participate in case conferences and enrich the CPS teams' understanding of substance use dynamics in family systems.
• Educate CPS staff on substance use trends, treatment options, and best practices for engaging families.

• Refer families to community-based services and suggest appropriate levels of care based on assessment findings.
• Ensure that internal and external referrals are individualized and tailored to meet families' needs, working collaboratively with our Access and Referral Department
• Ensure that warm handoffs occur in making referrals
• Participate in all relevant internal and external meetings
• Provide after-hour coverage for consultation, as needed
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Valid CASAC Credential required (CASAC-T and CASAC-P not accepted at this time)
• High School diploma or GED considered; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience and comfort with Evidence Based Models such as Motivational -Interviewing and multiple substance use assessment measures
• Familiarity with Connections and PROMIS databases preferred
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NYC)
• Ability to travel to other company sites (if required)
• Ability to travel within the community and do visits