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Counselor-Alcoholism and Substance Abuse

@ Home/Life Services
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Long Island City or Brooklyn or Bronx or Corona or Jamaica or Ridgewood or Queens
$64k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:conduct screening, engage counseling, develop groups
Requirements Summary:CASAC certification required; high school diploma; strong communication; experience with motivational interviewing; homeless population experience preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:CARES, Motivational Interviewing
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Description

Position Title: Certified Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Counselor

Reports to: Director of Social Services
Employment Status: Full-Time
Department: Social Services Position Status: Essential
FLSA Status: Exempt

 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) provides direct clinical care services to
clients in need of alcohol and substance abuse counseling


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

  • Conduct client screening
  • Complete comprehensive diagnostic assessments
  • Engage clients in counseling using motivational interviewing techniques, to facilitate harm reduction,
    readiness for behavior change and recovery as well as relapse prevention
  • Develop and run substance abuse counseling groups
  • Develop relationships with a wide range of community substance abuse treatment providers and
    programs, including residential treatment programs as referral resources
  • Refer clients to outside agencies and treatment programs, when indicated, and facilitate client
    engagement in treatment programs as referral resources
  • Work with clients to integrate substance abuse treatment as they transition to housing in the
    community
  • Document all clinical work (individual and/or group) into DHS computerized case management system
    (CARES) in a timely manner or as requested
  • In the event of an emergency, Essential Employees are required to report to work as scheduled
  • Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based upon assessment of company needs

 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  •  High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Must have CASAC certification
  • Must be able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
  • Must have experience and comfortability with using motivational interviewing techniques
  • Previous work experience with the homeless population and DHS Cares is preferred

Requirements

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  •  High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Must have CASAC certification
  • Must be able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
  • Must have experience and comfortability with using motivational interviewing techniques
  • Previous work experience with the homeless population and DHS Cares is preferred