Job Description

A nonprofit services organization in New York City is currently seeking a newCASAC / CASAC T to join their team in Brooklyn as their new Substance Use Counselor. In this role, the Substance Use Counselor (CASAC / CASAC T) will be responsible for providing counseling services including identifying, screening and assessing clients to determine the need for substance use treatment.

Responsibilities:

The Substance Use Counselor (CASAC / CASAC T) will:

• Conduct intake interviews, biopsychosocial, mental health screenings
• Formulate treatment plans and treatment plan reviews;act as participants Case Manager to coordinate care
• Perform individual counseling duties and developing client schedules
• Initiate and maintain client records in accordance with policies and procedures
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry of all client information into the agencys database
• Facilitate assigned treatment groups
• Perform drug testing, as needed
• Prepare monthly updates for court or other supervising agencies
• Participate in treatment team case reviews
• Consult with other professionals in support of clients treatment
• Complete discharge documentation, as needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Clinical / Case Management experience
• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree
• Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
• Experience in working with clients that have Substance Use disorders
• Computer savvy and Data Entry skills

Desired Skills:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Experience working with the Criminal Justice population
• Relevant personal experience in terms of Recovery and/or Justice Involvement