CASAC

Description

Summary: Provides behavioral health services and coordinates treatment plans for clients with substance use disorder in a multidisciplinary team setting, delivering comprehensive substance use treatment. Highlights: 1. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on substance use disorder treatment 2. Conduct individual and group counseling using evidence-based practices 3. Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Apply Now Overview Provides behavioral health services to people with substance use disorder in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Responsible for creating and coordinating the treatment plan for clients with substance use disorder diagnoses. Acts as a member of the treatment team to deliver substance use treatment services for clients being treated for both mental health and substance use diagnoses. What We Provide Referral bonus opportunities    Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays  Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability   Employer-matched 401k retirement saving program Personal and financial wellness programs   Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care and commuter transit program     Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees  Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement and CEU credits     What You Will Do Assists with the development of social work and or psychosocial assessments of patients/families, placing special emphasis on substance use issues.  Assists in the development of treatment plans and goals based on a diagnostic assessment of the presenting problems and historical information, the establishment of long-term goals and the administration of follow-up procedures.  Provides ongoing substance use services and/or collaborates with and refers to appropriate agencies.  Conducts individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices.  Provides advocacy and assistance in obtaining entitlements and community services to patients/families and other caregivers.  Completes accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system.  Provides continuous evaluation of persons involved in treatment.  Assists staff, patients, families and other caregivers to understand substance use issues, entitlements and community resources.  Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications according to department policy and treatment goals.  Identifies and provides referrals for social determinants of health concerns.  Maintains productivity sufficient to meet department goals.  Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve service delivery processes to management.  Performs established workflow procedures.  Acts as a liaison with other community agencies.  Participates in related department activities, e.g., utilization review, staff meetings, education programs, etc.  Conducts intake interviews, biopsychosocial assessments, mental health, substance use, and other screenings.  Collects specimens for toxicology tests.  Prepares monthly updates for court or other referring agencies.  Develops discharge/transfer plans.  Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required Bachelor's Degree preferred Master's Degree preferred Work Experience: Minimum of one year of training and/or experience in integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment required Demonstrated skill or knowledge in substance use assessment and diagnosis, principles and practices of harm reduction, and application of stage-wise treatment and motivational interviewing strategies required Computer literacy (electronic health records, word processing, email, internet research, data entry) required Excellent clinical writing skills required Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred For CCBHC only: Minimum two years of experience in an OASAS-certified substance use treatment setting required Pay Range USD $28.09 - USD $35.08 /Hr. About Us VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.Apply Now