CASAC Counselor

Fusion Recovery, Inc.; Village of Menands (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Recovery, Inc. seeks a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) to provide counseling services in approved work settings.

The CASAC conducts assessments and uses clinical judgment to determine treatment needs, performing diagnostic assessment, evaluation, and counseling in both individual and group settings. The role includes developing and conducting counseling sessions, obtaining weekly urine samples, orienting clients to program goals, documenting activities, and

Qualifications

• Valid NYS CASAC or CASAC-T certification (350 hours) required.
• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops group, individual and family counseling for caseload clients/residents.
• Obtains weekly random urine samples.
• Orients clients about program goals, rules, obligations and rights.
• Demonstrates knowledge of group work management techniques.
• Demonstrates appropriate treatment planning and clinical intervention.
• Demonstrates knowledge of documentation requirements.
• Provides education about alcohol and drug abuse.
• Maintains referral resources and makes referrals when necessary.
• Prepares monthly reports.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We're seeking a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) who will provide alcoholism and substance abuse counseling services in approved work settings. The CASAC provides comprehensive assessment services to clients who may have substance abuse barriers to employment by applying clinical judgment to determine appropriate treatment needs and levels of care. This includes performing diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral, and alcoholism and/or substance abuse counseling in both individual and group settings.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and conducts group individual and family counseling on a scheduled basis to caseload clients/residents.
• Obtain weekly random urine samples according to established protocol.
• Orients clients/residents about program goals, objectives, rules and regulations, client's obligations, client's rights, and program operation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of group work management techniques and uses those techniques appropriately.
• Demonstrates appropriate treatment planning and clinical intervention.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate documentation.
• Provides education and information to the client about alcohol and drug abuse.
• Maintains and updates referral services and resources that may be useful to our client/resident population; makes referrals when necessary and appropriate.
• Prepare legal monthly reports monthly or as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required (Associate/bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Valid NYS CASAC or CASAC-T certification required (completion of 350 hours)
• Strong leadership, excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment.