CASAC Counselor

i4 Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

i4 Search Group is recruiting a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for a residential treatment program in New York. The role focuses on trauma-informed, strengths-based, recovery-oriented counseling to support clients through recovery and community reintegration.

The candidate will conduct individualized treatment planning, document progress, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and provide case management and education related to medications and co-occurring conditions.

Qualifications

• CASAC and Bachelor’s Degree required, or CASAC with extensive residential experience.
• Minimum 3 years of directly related SUD counseling experience in a residential setting.
• Knowledge of detoxification and withdrawal symptoms and TC model.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and develop personalized treatment and recovery plans.
• Assess needs, progress, strengths, and barriers to recovery; recommend services.
• Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to support skill-building.
• Assist clients with stress management and recovery-related life skills.
• Lead meetings and treatment planning within the residential milieu.
• Coordinate case management for legal, educational, employment needs.
• Refer to psychological, medical, vocational, HIV, parenting, and other services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and document clinical information timely.
• Educate clients on medications for SUD and co-occurring conditions.
• Support coverage for other counselors as needed and maintain program rules.

Skills

Counseling

Trauma-informed care

Recovery-oriented approaches

Multicultural competency

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Therapeutic Community model

Education

CASAC and Bachelor's Degree

CASAC with 8 years of residential experience

Tools

Uni/Care

Job description

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading and highly respected behavioral health provider offering a comprehensive spectrum of treatment services for individuals with opioid use disorders and other substance use disorders. Their dedicated team delivers evidence-based, recovery-oriented care tailored to each client’s unique needs, with a strong focus on supporting long-term recovery and improved quality of life. They are seeking a compassionate and experienced Substance Use Disorder Counselor.

Position Overview:

The Counselor will provide trauma-informed, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented counseling services within a residential treatment setting. The Counselor will engage clients in individualized treatment, support recovery goals, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote rehabilitation, stability, and successful community integration.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorders and be knowledgeable about substance use treatment, recovery planning, and the challenges associated with detoxification and withdrawal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual counseling and develop, monitor, and review individualized treatment and recovery plans.
• Assess client needs, progress, strengths, and barriers to recovery and recommend appropriate services and resources.
• Provide trauma-informed therapeutic interventions that promote social, cognitive, behavioral, and life-skills development.
• Help clients develop effective strategies for managing stress, life circumstances, and challenges related to recovery.
• Facilitate community meetings, activities of daily living, client engagement, and treatment planning within the residential milieu.
• Provide case management support related to legal matters, court documentation, educational assistance, employment resources, and other client needs.
• Coordinate with vocational services to incorporate vocational rehabilitation and employment goals into treatment planning.
• Make referrals for psychological, psychiatric, medical, vocational, HIV, parenting, and other supportive services as appropriate.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to ongoing assessment and treatment planning.
• Provide education and support to clients receiving medications for substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and co-occurring medical conditions.
• Collaborate with other clinical staff to share information and support comprehensive client assessment and treatment planning.
• Obtain, monitor, and incorporate toxicology results into treatment planning as directed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and required reports.
• Participate in required trainings, in-services, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
• Provide coverage for other counselors as needed.
• In residential settings, conduct room inspections to ensure cleanliness and compliance with program rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• CASAC and Bachelor's Degree required, OR CASAC with 8 years of work experience in a residential treatment setting.
• Minimum 3 years of directly related experience working with a substance use disorder population.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment, including detoxification and withdrawal symptoms.
• Experience providing counseling and treatment services in a residential or similar behavioral health setting.
• Strong understanding of recovery-oriented and client-centered treatment approaches.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse, multicultural client population.
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Word.
• Familiarity with Uni/Care preferred.
• Familiarity with the Therapeutic Community (TC) model/process preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

What Our Client Is Looking For:

Our client is seeking a dedicated behavioral health professional who is committed to supporting individuals throughout their recovery journey. The successful candidate will demonstrate compassion, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.