CASAC

The CASAC will provide assessments of client substance abuse disorders and use an eclectic approach of engagement and service delivery. The CASAC will also support the case planning staff in the implementation of case specific goals of families; will be part of a multi-method program and has a consistent strong approach to partnering with families to promote the safety and wellbeing of all children; ensure that our families and staff have access to high-quality resources to meet their needs. The CASAC will also provide direct service to clients who may be undocumented or have no insurance.

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of Position

• Provide case management, substance abuse counseling, and advocacy services.
• Provide direct services to clients with no insurance.
• Provides individual psychotherapy, group and/or family therapy as indicated.
• Maintains case records, updates treatment plans, writes progress notes and psycho-social histories
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team to facilitate the client recovery and rehabilitation processes. . Participate in all Clinical Diagnostic Team (CDT) meetings.
  
  

Refer and broker targeted interventions as needed for families and contribute to the healthy integrity of the program’s therapeutic environment.

• Provides consultation to case planners regarding families who struggle with substance abuse.
• Conducts intakes including psycho-social history, makes clinical assessment and designs individual treatment plans with conjunction with other staff.
• Coordinates treatment with other community based organizations as indicated.
• Establishes professional and therapeutic relationship.
• Performs other duties within the scope of the role.
  
  

Qualifications

• CASAC certification Required
• Bachelor's degree from your year college or equivalent Required ;Master's degree or equivalent Preferred
• A minimum of five years of experience working with adolescents/children and parents/caretakers that abuse substances Required
  
  

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

At Heartshare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more
  
  

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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