CASAC Counselor

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) provide alcoholism and substance abuse counseling services in approved work settings. The CASAC provides comprehensive assessment services to clients who may have substance abuse barriers to employment by applying clinical judgment to determine appropriate treatment needs and levels of care. This includes performing diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral and alcoholism and/or substance abuse counseling in both individual and group settings.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Carries an active caseloads of clients as stipulated by the program

Provides 28 hours of direct care services each week

Orients clients about program rules and regulations, goals and objectives, client’s obligations, client’s rights and programs operation

Complete clinical assessment related paperwork upon admission

Refers to mental health for assessment upon admission. Assessment is repeated as needed.

Complete daily progress notes and encounters for billing on time

Engage client in the creating of Recovery Treatment Plan as evidenced by submitting plan with all signatures. Plan is developed according to OASAS regulations.

Documents all individual, family, groups, and or crisis interventions counseling plus any other significant contact in the client’s clinical record.

Documents techniques used during individual, family counseling sessions and group therapy to address behaviors, attitudes and feelings and appropriately assesses their effects.

Facilitate groups weekly. Documentation is completed on time.

Provide regular ongoing direct services to clients, their families/significant others, helping them with adjustments problems, the need for placement, the diagnosis and implications, substance abuse counseling, etc.

Maintain ongoing cooperative relationship with other disciplines to assure quality service to clients.

Assist client in locating housing and applying for permanent housing as needed.

Maintain and updates referral service and resources that may be useful to our population

Submit required chart documentation adhering to OASAS regulatory timeframes

Participate in clinical supervision as schedul

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma required. Associate/Bachelor Degree preferred

Valid OASAS CASAC certification

3+ years’ experience in OASAS program

Strong leadership, excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment

Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure