A well-established community-based addiction recovery center is seeking a full-time CASAC to support its opioid treatment program. This clinic plays a vital role in the region, helping individuals in recovery manage withdrawal symptoms and focus on long-term healing through Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone.
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
Location: Western Suffolk County
Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm
Location: Onsite (Outpatient Clinic)
Shift: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
Work Details:
- As a CASAC in this role, you’ll provide individual counseling and group facilitation to clients with substance use disorders. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside medical and mental health professionals to improve client outcomes and quality of life.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate therapeutic individual sessions and group counseling for individuals in recovery
- Maintain and manage a caseload of program participants, including treatment planning and ongoing assessments
- Complete all documentation within 48 hours per regulatory and program standards
- Ensure compliance with OASAS guidelines and internal clinical protocols
- Collaborate with other team members, including RNs, physicians, and behavioral health staff
- Coordinate care with external providers as needed
- Ensure a safe, welcoming, and recovery-oriented clinic environment
- Participate in weekly clinical team meetings to review client progress
- Complete all required internal and program reports
- Deliver care using a harm reduction and person-centered approach
- Maintain proficiency in EHR systems and internal software tools
- Adhere to all compliance standards regarding fraud prevention, reporting, and confidentiality
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
- CASAC credential (NYS) required
- CASAC-T may be considered based on experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in mental health or substance use treatment
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field preferred
- NYS licensure (LMSW, LMHC, etc.) is a plus
- Valid and clean NY State driver’s license
- Must pass fingerprinting, background check, and OASAS clearance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable with group facilitation and clinical documentation
