CASAC Counselor for Homeless Services - Flexible Schedule

Care For the Homeless; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Care For the Homeless in New York, NY seeks a direct alcohol/substance abuse counselor to provide case management and treatment services to homeless clients and families.

The role involves assessing needs, creating treatment plans, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. Strong CASAC certification and experience with homeless populations are required.

Qualifications

• Must have an active CASAC Certification for New York and experience with substance abuse treatment modalities
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with mentally ill, medically frail, homeless or special needs populations
• Associate's degree preferred
• Exceptional skills at motivating clients to seek substance abuse treatment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct alcohol/substance abuse counseling and case management to homeless clients
• Complete substance abuse assessments to identify needs and goals
• Engage clients in counseling and other rehabilitative services and education on harm reduction
• Coordinate with internal staff to monitor treatment and medications
• Develop individualized intervention/treatment plans to promote goals
• Maintain documentation in EMR (eCW) and update client records
• Facilitate substance abuse groups and complete group progress notes
• Network with community providers and maintain referral relationships
• Arrange transportation to intake interviews and treatment appointments

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Client counseling

Casac counseling

Education

CASAC Certification - NY

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Care For the Homeless in New York, NY seeks a direct alcohol/substance abuse counselor to provide case management and treatment services to homeless clients and families.

The role involves assessing needs, creating treatment plans, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. Strong CASAC certification and experience with homeless populations are required.