CASAC Substance Use Counselor – Telehealth & Team-Based Care

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Counselor with CASAC credentials to provide evidence-based treatment to individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role involves maintaining a caseload and working within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and wellness.

This full-time/part-time position may include telehealth options and requires collaboration with staff, patients, and community providers while adhering to

Qualifications

• Credentialed CASAC or CASAC-T with active CASAC-T or enrollment in a licensure-track graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of patients receiving treatment for substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Conduct screenings, intakes, and assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide evidence-based counseling interventions (individual and group).
• Deliver patient education, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention interventions.
• Facilitate case management, referrals, and crisis intervention services.
• Document all services accurately and in compliance with OASAS and federal guidelines.
• Collaborate with staff, patients, and community providers while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and ongoing supervision.
• Stay current with best practices through continuing education and professional development.

Skills

Counseling skills

Bilingual (Spanish, French, Bengali)

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Confidentiality/professional Boundari

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Active CASAC or CASAC-Trainee status

Enrollment in licensure-track graduate program (MSW, MHC, MFT)

Job description

Essen Health Care in New York is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Counselor with CASAC credentials to provide evidence-based treatment to individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role involves maintaining a caseload and working within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and wellness.

This full-time/part-time position may include telehealth options and requires collaboration with staff, patients, and community providers while adhering to