CASAC Counselor

StartCare, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

StartCare, Inc. invites applications for a CASAC Counselor in our Brooklyn outpatient program. You will engage patients in initial and ongoing treatment, perform intake assessments, and coordinate services across disciplines while maintaining confidential records.

Requires CASAC, Bachelor’s in Human Services, and strong communication. Schedule is Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–2:30 PM with one Saturday per month; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and CASAC credential required.
• Experience delivering treatment in substance use disorders settings.
• Ability to document case notes and treatment plans clearly.

Responsibilities

• Hold regular sessions with patients on caseload to address needs and goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for treatment planning.
• Serve as Case Manager coordinating services and referrals.
• Conduct therapy groups and maintain patient records accurately.
• Meet productivity metrics and participate in supervision.

Skills

Counseling skills

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

CASAC credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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CASAC Counselor

Union Treatment Services Brooklyn, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1499

Salary Range: $35.71 To $39.38 Hourly

Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Supervisor, the Counselor in the Opioid Treatment Program, Outpatient Program, or Comprehensive Outpatient Program engages the patient in the initial and ongoing treatment processes of the clinic. Conducts a preliminary assessment of eligibility, prepares intake forms, sees that the patient is afforded needed services from other disciplines within the agency, and makes referrals to outside resources when necessary.

Only a full CASAC or higher is eligible for this opportunity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• On an ongoing basis, the Counselor holds regularly scheduled sessions with patients on their caseload concerning their strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Meets all productivity and performance metrics as defined by agency leadership.
• Adheres with all policies outlined in Employee Handbook, Conflict of Interest policy, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Collaborates with patients and collateral(s) for treatment planning that addresses the patients’ stated goals.
• Serves as a Case Manager for each patient to ensure that services are coordinated to meet each assessed need.
• Conducts therapy groups.
• Ensures all necessary forms are completed in a timely fashion and according to all agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensures the thorough and timely completion of program and reporting documentation in all systems including 10e11, ERDS, HRA-STARS, OASAS-CDS, and manual documents as needed.
• Maintains accurate and confidential patient records.
• Attends training seminars where instruction on treatment techniques and theories underlying therapeutic approaches are provided.
• Maintains active CASAC credential.
• Identifies and records significant data in the electronic medical record regularly.
• Holds individual conferences with other disciplines when necessary to facilitate effective treatment throughout the agency.
• Meets weekly for clinical supervision with the Behavioral Health Supervisor concerning work performed, problems encountered in the treatment process, and for case conferences.
• Collaborates with and refers to other disciplines both internally (Vocational, Psychiatry, Primary Care, etc.) and externally.
• Connects patients with appropriate services for Social Determinants of Health needs.
• Performs toxicology testing for patients on their caseload in accordance with federal and state regulations and as needed.
• Adheres to appropriate email etiquette, checks and responds to emails in a timely fashion.
• Attends all scheduled meetings as requested.
• Performs outreach activities for patients who are lost to contact.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field with Two (2) years of work experience in Human Services providing treatment care with a minimum of two (2) years of satisfactory experience working with patients with Substance Use Disorders.
• Valid New York State CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor).
• Possess a demonstrated ability in delivering person centered and trauma informed treatment, including successful engagement in specialized training, understanding of human interaction and personality development, understanding of harm reduction principles, and the ability to write and record case documentation.
• Familiar with counseling standards of care and industry best practices.
• Has an understanding of group dynamics.
• Must be computer-literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Competent in computerized programs that support treatment plans and case notes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to participate in various committees and work well with others in team settings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Critical thinker and problem solver with high emotional quotient.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

StartCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Supervisor, the Counselor in the Opioid Treatment Program, Outpatient Program, or Comprehensive Outpatient Program engages the patient in the initial and ongoing treatment processes of the clinic. Conducts a preliminary assessment of eligibility, prepares intake forms, sees that the patient is afforded needed services from other disciplines within the agency, and makes referrals to outside resources when necessary.

Only a full CASAC or higher is eligible for this opportunity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• On an ongoing basis, the Counselor holds regularly scheduled sessions with patients on their caseload concerning their strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Meets all productivity and performance metrics as defined by agency leadership.
• Adheres with all policies outlined in Employee Handbook, Conflict of Interest policy, Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Collaborates with patients and collateral(s) for treatment planning that addresses the patients’ stated goals.
• Serves as a Case Manager for each patient to ensure that services are coordinated to meet each assessed need.
• Conducts therapy groups.
• Ensures all necessary forms are completed in a timely fashion and according to all agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensures the thorough and timely completion of program and reporting documentation in all systems including 10e11, ERDS, HRA-STARS, OASAS-CDS, and manual documents as needed.
• Maintains accurate and confidential patient records.
• Attends training seminars where instruction on treatment techniques and theories underlying therapeutic approaches are provided.
• Maintains active CASAC credential.
• Identifies and records significant data in the electronic medical record regularly.
• Holds individual conferences with other disciplines when necessary to facilitate effective treatment throughout the agency.
• Meets weekly for clinical supervision with the Behavioral Health Supervisor concerning work performed, problems encountered in the treatment process, and for case conferences.
• Collaborates with and refers to other disciplines both internally (Vocational, Psychiatry, Primary Care, etc.) and externally.
• Connects patients with appropriate services for Social Determinants of Health needs.
• Performs toxicology testing for patients on their caseload in accordance with federal and state regulations and as needed.
• Adheres to appropriate email etiquette, checks and responds to emails in a timely fashion.
• Attends all scheduled meetings as requested.
• Performs outreach activities for patients who are lost to contact.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field with Two (2) years of work experience in Human Services providing treatment care with a minimum of two (2) years of satisfactory experience working with patients with Substance Use Disorders.
• Valid New York State CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor).
• Possess a demonstrated ability in delivering person centered and trauma informed treatment, including successful engagement in specialized training, understanding of human interaction and personality development, understanding of harm reduction principles, and the ability to write and record case documentation.
• Familiar with counseling standards of care and industry best practices.
• Has an understanding of group dynamics.
• Must be computer-literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Competent in computerized programs that support treatment plans and case notes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to participate in various committees and work well with others in team settings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Critical thinker and problem solver with high emotional quotient.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

StartCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM + one Saturday a month from 7 AM - 12 PM