Substance Use Counselor (CASAC) for Recovery Support

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to serve as a primary counselor for a caseload of clients with substance use disorders.

The role involves individual and group counseling, assessments, referrals, and thorough documentation to support recovery within our clinical team. Under supervision, you will collaborate with the program director and treatment staff, applying trauma-informed practices and evidence-based approaches to promote client engagement and progression

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC Certification.
• 1–2 years of experience with Substance Use Disorder clients, preferably in an Opioid Treatment Program.
• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and related treatments.
• Knowledge of laws regarding personnel and client information.
• Experience with co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Develops a treatment plan in collaboration with supervisors reflecting patient needs and diagnosis.
• Employs a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach with patients and treatment teams.
• Provides clinical consultation and support to family members and referral resources.
• Engages patients in decision-making and educates on appropriate levels of care.
• Collects referral information and coordinates scheduling of patient interviews.
• Makes referrals to relevant programs and agencies to match patient needs.
• Assists patients with scheduling admissions or first appointments.
• Monitors access to treatment and addresses barriers to care.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Co-occurring disorders knowledge

Case coordination

Treatment planning

Patient engagement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC Certification

Tools

Documentation & record-keeping

Job description

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to serve as a primary counselor for a caseload of clients with substance use disorders.

The role involves individual and group counseling, assessments, referrals, and thorough documentation to support recovery within our clinical team. Under supervision, you will collaborate with the program director and treatment staff, applying trauma-informed practices and evidence-based approaches to promote client engagement and progression