Access: Supports for Living
Substance Use Counselor (CASAC)
Access: Supports for Living, Mount Sinai, New York, United States
Job Details
Location: Mt. Vernon, NY
Hours: M-F 9 am to 5 pm
Rate of Pay: $28.50 to $35 depending on certification
CASAC‑T required at a minimum
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time
Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload of 50+ patients and perform casework responsibilities.
Perform intake interviews with patients to evaluate appropriateness for treatment and compile all necessary information.
Write complete and accurate Intake Bio‑Psycho‑Social assessment within required timeframe.
Establish collaborative relationships with patients within a supportive atmosphere to assist them in confronting drug‑related behavior and achieving sobriety.
Use age‑appropriate interventions with patients.
Meet with patients as scheduled in their treatment plans.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
Educate patients in all areas of substance abuse and recovery.
Complete clinical/counseling records as required and in compliance with clinic policies and relevant regulations.
Develop multi‑disciplinary treatment plans addressing individualized patient needs with realistic goals and objectives within the required timeframe.
Ensure progress notes reflect problems, goals, objectives and interventions as described in the treatment plan and are accurate and completed within the provided timeframe.
Complete discharge summaries within the allowed timeframe.
Keep abreast of changes and updates in agency/CDTC policies and procedures and interpret them for patients.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with CFR Part 42.
Coordinate patient care with all members of the treatment team, represent patients, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, act as liaison to community agencies, make appropriate referrals, and attend weekly supervision.
Take on additional responsibilities as requested, while respecting and supporting decisions made by the interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrate conflict resolution skills and an understanding of specific issues for varied age and gender populations served.
Assess crisis situations and report relevant observations to appropriate staff, including the ability to recognize and promptly report child abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
Qualifications CASAC‑T
certification required at a minimum.
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Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time
Responsibilities
Maintain a caseload of 50+ patients and perform casework responsibilities.
Perform intake interviews with patients to evaluate appropriateness for treatment and compile all necessary information.
Write complete and accurate Intake Bio‑Psycho‑Social assessment within required timeframe.
Establish collaborative relationships with patients within a supportive atmosphere to assist them in confronting drug‑related behavior and achieving sobriety.
Use age‑appropriate interventions with patients.
Meet with patients as scheduled in their treatment plans.
Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
Educate patients in all areas of substance abuse and recovery.
Complete clinical/counseling records as required and in compliance with clinic policies and relevant regulations.
Develop multi‑disciplinary treatment plans addressing individualized patient needs with realistic goals and objectives within the required timeframe.
Ensure progress notes reflect problems, goals, objectives and interventions as described in the treatment plan and are accurate and completed within the provided timeframe.
Complete discharge summaries within the allowed timeframe.
Keep abreast of changes and updates in agency/CDTC policies and procedures and interpret them for patients.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with CFR Part 42.
Coordinate patient care with all members of the treatment team, represent patients, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, act as liaison to community agencies, make appropriate referrals, and attend weekly supervision.
Take on additional responsibilities as requested, while respecting and supporting decisions made by the interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrate conflict resolution skills and an understanding of specific issues for varied age and gender populations served.
Assess crisis situations and report relevant observations to appropriate staff, including the ability to recognize and promptly report child abuse, neglect, or domestic violence.
Qualifications CASAC‑T
certification required at a minimum.
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