CASAC-T - Family Services at YMCA of Long Island

Holtsville, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Intervention, Patient Intake, Alcohol Education, Substance Abuse Education, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Family Involvement, Prevention Outreach, Case Finding, Goal Development, Progress Review, Continuous Evaluation, Report Preparation, Discharge Planning, Coordination, Consultation

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: YMCA Family Services - Holtsville, NY 11742 Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly Job Shift: All POSITION SUMMARY: The alcohol and substance abuse counselor have received specialized training in alcoholism and substance abuse and is credentialed by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services. The counselor works cooperatively with the full clinic staff coordinating patient treatment with consulting physicians, vocational rehabilitation counselors, administrative staff, social work staff and other counselors. Alcohol and substance abuse counseling means the direct application to alcoholics and other substance abusers, and related persons of the professional counseling techniques of evaluation, intervention, education, treatment and referral as specifically adapted, based on research and clinical experience to the special needs and characteristic of persons suffering from alcoholism, substance abuse, or alcohol abuse and their significant others. The alcohol and substance abuse counselor will work under clinical supervision which means the process of on the job teaching, training, guidance, direction and review of the patient care activity of an alcoholism and substance abuse counselor by a qualified health professional appointed by the Director to monitor the counselor’s development and use of clinical knowledge and skill relevant to the professional practice of alcohol and substance counseling. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Crisis intervention, patient intake and orientation • Alcohol and substance abuse education • Individual and group counseling, including involvement of family and significant other. • Prevention outreach and case finding • Development of and implementation of individualized goals, objectives and aftercare. • Progress review of individualized goals, objectives and revision of plans based on progress or lack thereof. • Continuous evaluation of patients including evaluation as part of a treatment team. • Preparations of reports and necessary correspondence and maintenance of clinical reports. • Discharge planning and referral procedures • Coordination and consultation with other programs and services on behalf of patients, in accordance with applicable federal and state confidentiality laws. Qualifications • Minimum requirement of high school diploma/G.E.D. and completion of recognized training course for alcoholism and substance abuse counselors. • Recognizing and accepting the concept of alcoholism and addiction as a disease entity. • Personal flexibility of working hours. • Ability to function as a team member and accept authority as indicated on organizational chart. • Willingness to participate in program of continued professional development. • Employee is encouraged to obtain no less than CASAC-T no later than two years following start of employment.

Responsibilities

The alcohol and substance abuse counselor provides direct counseling to individuals suffering from substance abuse and coordinates treatment with various staff members. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and continuous evaluation of patients.