Counselor CASAC

About the role

The Counselor position at VIP Community Services is dedicated to providing clinical counseling services to individuals with histories of chemical dependency. The role involves developing and managing coordinated counseling services to ensure optimal services are provided to clients.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain up to date database of referral information and resources.
• Refer applicants to alternative services (e.g. Detoxification Units, Rehab Programs, etc.) as needed.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

VIP Community Services requires candidates to have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years related experience, or an Associate degree with 2-4 years related experience. Candidates must also be certified as a Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or (CASAC-T).

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer programs.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language preferred.

Benefits

VIP Community Services offers a range of benefits including medical/dental coverage through a 403(B) plan, transit discounts for parking and public transportation, and a variety of perks such as dress-down Fridays, discounted gym memberships, and tuition reduction rates for continuing education.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may vary based on the needs of the organization.