Job Description

A well-established community-based addiction recovery center is seeking a full-time CASAC to support its opioid treatment program. This clinic plays a vital role in the region, helping individuals in recovery manage withdrawal symptoms and focus on long-term healing through Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone.

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)/(CASAC-T)

Location : Western Suffolk County

Contract Type : Temp-to-Perm (Ongoing considered as well)

Location : Onsite (Outpatient Clinic)

Shift : Monday-Friday 10am-6pm

Work Details:

• As a CASAC in this role, you’ll provide individual counseling and group facilitation to clients with substance use disorders. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside medical and mental health professionals to improve client outcomes and quality of life.
• Key Responsibilities:
• Facilitate therapeutic individual sessions and group counseling for individuals in recovery
• Maintain and manage a caseload of program participants, including treatment planning and ongoing assessments
• Complete all documentation within 48 hours per regulatory and program standards
• Ensure compliance with OASAS guidelines and internal clinical protocols
• Collaborate with other team members, including RNs, physicians, and behavioral health staff
• Coordinate care with external providers as needed
• Ensure a safe, welcoming, and recovery-oriented clinic environment
• Participate in weekly clinical team meetings to review client progress
• Complete all required internal and program reports
• Deliver care using a harm reduction and person-centered approach
• Maintain proficiency in EHR systems and internal software tools
• Adhere to all compliance standards regarding fraud prevention, reporting, and confidentiality
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• CASAC credential (NYS) required
• CASAC-T may be considered based on experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in mental health or substance use treatment
• Valid and clean NY State driver’s license
• Must pass fingerprinting, background check, and OASAS clearance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with group facilitation and clinical documentation

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