Lead CASAC Counselor - Substance Abuse (Bronx)

Hope Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Center in The Bronx, NY is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) for a Skilled Nursing Facility. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, be a credentialed CASAC, and have completed 350 hours of OASAS CASAC training. Strong leadership and a positive can-do attitude are expected.

Salary is premium with benefits, commensurate with experience. The role focuses on delivering substance abuse treatment according to PSI standards and involves individual and group counseling,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field.
• Be a credentialed CASAC.
• Completed 350 hours of OASAS approved CASAC training and eligible to sit for certification.
• Minimum of one year recent experience working with substance abusers.
• HIV/AIDS or related field experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group counseling. Maintain resident charts.
• Develop and oversee Treatment Plans.
• Provide relapse prevention information to residents through small groups, seminars, and individual sessions.
• Develops and updates Substance Abuse Treatment Plan; coordinate with other program departments.
• Assist residents in understanding treatment phases; perform welcome interview upon admission.
• Review and distribute residents' program policies, rights and responsibilities.
• Make facility rounds to ensure safety, security, and environmental integrity.
• Monitor resident behavior and compliance with care plans; cover clinic desk as needed; monitor rooms for regulatory compliance; conduct routine searches.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Credentialed CASAC

Job description

Hope Center in The Bronx, NY is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) for a Skilled Nursing Facility. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, be a credentialed CASAC, and have completed 350 hours of OASAS CASAC training. Strong leadership and a positive can-do attitude are expected.

Salary is premium with benefits, commensurate with experience. The role focuses on delivering substance abuse treatment according to PSI standards and involves individual and group counseling,