A well-established community-based addiction recovery center is seeking a full-time CASAC to support its opioid treatment program. In this role, the CASAC will provide individual counseling and group facilitation to clients with substance use disorders.
About the Opportunity:
- Location: Western Suffolk County
- Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm (Ongoing Temp May Be Considered)
- Location: Onsite (Outpatient Clinic)
- Schedule: Monday Friday
- Hours: 10am to 6pm
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:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Mental Health or Substance Use Treatment
- CASAC credential (CASAC-T may be considered based on experience)
- 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
