Substance Use Counselor- CASAC

Responsibilities

• Develops a treatment plan in concert with the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor that reflects an understanding of specialized Track issues as related to the physical, medical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs and specific diagnosis.
• Uses a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with patients and internal and external treatment team members to help support patients in their treatment and recovery.
• Provides clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
• Works closely with patients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.
• Collections and reviews referral information upon assignment of patients from the referral source and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of patient interviews.
• Make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies in an effort to help patients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs.
• Aids patients with scheduling an admission or first appointment date at the program or facility where they are referred.
• Monitors patient access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC Certification.
• Minimum One-Two (1-2) years of related experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) preferably within an Opioid Treatment Program.
• Knowledge and/or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment.
• Knowledge of and experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of the laws regarding personnel and client information.