CASAC Counselor

A community services organization in New York City is currently seeking a new Counselor (CASAC) for a promising opportunity with their growing team. In this role, the Counselor will be responsible for providing consumer-oriented therapy to assist patients in achieving self-sufficiency and positive treatment outcomes by combining traditional psychotherapy with a practical, problem-solving approach that creates a dynamic and efficient path for change and problem resolution.

About the Opportunity :

Start Date : ASAP

Assignment Length : Ongoing

Schedule : Monday to Friday

Hours : 6 : 15am to 1 : 45pm

Department : Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program

Patient Population : Adults (18+) with opioid use disorder

EMR : ECR by TenEleven Responsibilities :

The Counselor (CASAC) will :

Provide assistance to patients in achieving self-sufficiency and positive treatment outcomes

Help patients identify goals and solutions to problems causing emotional problems and the use of psychotherapy to address mental disorders and substance abuse

Assist patients to develop skills and strategies to address their issues

Assess patient's needs and develop a treatment plan with the patient that assists in working towards achieving the patient's goals

Demonstrate a concern for the short-term and long-term well-being of individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations

Engage in program development, advocacy, research, and program evaluation to improve mental health treatment and prevention services

Maintain caseload, provide individual and group treatment utilizing evidence-based practice focused on daily living skills, harm reduction, anger management, parenting skills, assertiveness, health issues, mental health issues, pre-vocational and employment issues

Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner

Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned by the direct supervisor Qualifications :

2+ years of relevant work experience

CASAC

Good knowledge of the client, their language, types of abuse, and social- economic influences

Good knowledge of modern therapeutic methods, theories and practices

Working knowledge of the system of social service that provides services to those with substance use disorder, including treatment programs, therapeutic centers, and employment / educational opportunities

Working knowledge of concrete services available and commonly used by clients Desired Skills :

Bachelor's Degree