Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) at THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc

Town of Lowville, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

22.5

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Substance abuse counseling, Individual counseling, Group facilitation, Clinical documentation, Case management, Addiction treatment, HIPAA compliance, Crisis intervention, Treatment planning, Patient assessment, Professional ethics, Record keeping, AOD testing, Clinical supervision

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Schedule Full-Time: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, may include occasional evenings and weekends SUMMARY Provide a full array of individual and group rehabilitative services to people adversely affected by chemical abuse or dependency in an outpatient setting. Assist patients with removing barriers to treatment, motivate patients to engage in their health and support them throughout the process. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain Standards that apply to Confidentiality and 42 CFR/HIPAA Must be knowledgeable and able to demonstrate the Canon of Ethics, healthy professional relationships and boundaries with clients and co-workers Work up to an average case load of 60-75; can be adjusted to reflect other duties Have a solid understanding of addictions treatment and regulations Conduct an average of 30 individual billable sessions per week Facilitate a minimum of 2-4 groups per week Clinical services are provided within THRIVE approved best practices and meeting quality expectations Using approved tools, evaluate/assess and recommend treatment for clients Maintain client records per OASAS standards and agency policy and procedures Complete all recordkeeping in a timely manner Provide individual and group activity, counseling and didactic sessions Participate in clinical supervision at least bi-weekly and comply with directions Utilize ATTC’s Performance Assessment Rubrics as a tool for assessing and developing clinical competencies to meet the Proficient Counselor standard as a minimum Ensure the delivery of prompt medical attention in cases of illness or accident, report any such incidents to the Program Director/Supervisor, complete untoward incident reports and documentation as required. Utilize the On-call system as needed Obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing Participate in record reviews Attend and participate in relevant training while pursuing/maintaining CASAC Attend staff meetings, in-service and conference/trainings as assigned Perform offsite services as needed Convey information inter/intra agency Be sensitive and responsible to public relations within the community Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Management has the right to add or change the duties of this position at any time. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Required: College Graduate/equivalent experience, CASAC-T/CASAC, support a person-centered approach to care and must subscribe to a professional canon of ethics. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Required: Must maintain valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group rehabilitative services to patients affected by chemical dependency in an outpatient setting. Maintain accurate client records, conduct assessments, and facilitate treatment sessions while adhering to clinical and ethical standards.