COUNSELOR CASAC-T OR CASAC : CERTIFIED POSITION

Vocational Instruction Project Community Services
US - New York - Ronkonkoma
July 1, 2024
Social Care

Description:

*BRONX LOCATION *Sign-On Bonus $1,500-$2,500*

MUST BE CERTIFIED!

Perks Working for VIP:

Dress down Fridays

Discount on gym membership

Tuition reduction rate on continuing education

Annual holiday party

Annual staff picnic

Medical/ Dental/ 403(B)

Transit discount for parking and MTA

Please visit vipservices.org to learn more.

POSITION TITLE: Counselor

REPORTS TO: Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor provides the development and management of coordinated counseling services to ensure optimum services are provided to clients.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provide clinical counseling services to assigned clients including initial assessment, treatment plan and discharge planning in accordance with departmental procedure and regulatory requirements.

Participate in comprehensive interdisciplinary team treatment planning and activities as indicated or scheduled.

Collaborate with other disciplines, and coworkers as needed in order to ensure client needs are met.

Assist in the enforcement of program rules and regulations.

Plan and manage the dissemination of program schedules and other information relative to events and activities.

Monitor the collection of urine specimens and toxicology results.

Manage telephone inquiries and provide program information, including information on alternative providers.

Maintain up to date database of referral information and resources.

Refer applicants to alternative services (e.g. Detoxification Units, Rehab Programs, etc.) as needed.

JOB COMPETENCY:

Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or (CASAC-T)

. Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years related experience, or Associate degree with 2-4 years related experience preferred. Certified Alcoholism

Minimum of 1 year experience working with the substance abuse population.

Minimum of 3 years experience working in the social services field.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to read, write and speak the English language.

Knowledge of computer programs.

Excellent organizational skills.

Ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language preferred.

VIP Community Services provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

PM20

Requirements:

Compensation details: 47500-53000 Yearly Salary

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Associated topics: certified social worker, chemical dependency, child abuse, counselor tutor, family case management, family services, resident needs, response advocate, sex abuse, sociology

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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