Pay $55,000 - $62,000 annually

The Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor or CASAC will provide alcoholism and substance use disorder counseling services for individuals served by the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center (SCSC).

The role will support individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders, referred to as co-occurring disorders (COD). The CASAC can assist in assessment of symptoms form clients who may have substance abuse barriers by applying professional judgment to determine appropriate treatment needs and levels of care. The CASAC utilizes Evidence Based Practices as directed by SCSC clinical leadership team. This includes performing diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral and alcoholism and/or substance abuse counseling within the scope of their CASAC credentials.

 

Core Responsibilities 

Promote the individual’s recovery by coordinating, developing and implementing in partnership with the individual, the treatment plan process.  Promote involvement of family or other relevant collateral contacts in the recovery process. Provide individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention, within scope of education/certification. Demonstrate knowledge of group work management techniques and use those techniques appropriately. Provide linkage, referral, and case management as clinically indicated. Serve as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Team. Respond to and support crisis interventions. Attend individual and group supervision with supervisor. Introduce clients to program goals, objectives, rules and regulations, client's obligations, client's rights and program operation. Provide linkage, referral, and case management as clinically indicated. Provides education and information to the client about alcohol and drug use. Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.

 

Qualifications

Associates Degree with valid current CASAC certification required (CASAC-T or Provisional). Completion of OASAS CASAC required 350 hours and CASAC certification attained within 6-months of employment considered. Minimum CASAC credential as Advanced CASAC preferred/ Maintain CASAC credentials, as required by New York State. Experience with Group Facilitation, substance abuse counseling, conducting and testing clients for substance abuse, and collaborative treatment planning preferred. Certain deadlines and unanticipated developments may require work during evenings, weekends or holidays. Must have a valid Driver’s License

 

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere.  We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off. 

Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Retirement Plan 403(b) Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)  Tuition Reimbursement Service Awards Employee Appreciation Events Employee Discounts

 

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families.  If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.  Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org

 

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