Tandym
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CASAC or CASAC-T Counselor
Location:
New York, NY
Description:
A community services organization in New York City is currently seeking a new Counselor (CASAC or CASAC-T) for a promising opportunity with their growing team. In this role, the Counselor will be responsible for providing consumer-oriented therapy to assist patients in achieving self-sufficiency and positive treatment outcomes by combining traditional psychotherapy with a practical, problem-solving approach that creates a dynamic and efficient path for change and problem resolution.About the Opportunity: * Start Date: ASAP * Assignment Length: Ongoing * Schedule: Monday to Friday * Hours: 6:15am to 1:45pm * Department: Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program * Patient Population: Adults (18+) with opioid use disorder * EMR: ECR by TenElevenResponsibilities:The Counselor (CASAC or CASAC-T) will: * Provide assistance to patients in achieving self-sufficiency and positive treatment outcomes * Help patients identify goals and solutions to problems causing emotional problems and the use of psychotherapy to address mental disorders and substance abuse * Assist patients to develop skills and strategies to address their issues * Assess patient's needs and develop a treatment plan with the patient that assists in working towards achieving the patient's goals * Demonstrate a concern for the short-term and long-term well-being of individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations * Engage in program development, advocacy, research, and program evaluation to improve mental health treatment and prevention services * Maintain caseload, provide individual and group treatment utilizing evidence-based practice focused on daily living skills, harm reduction, anger management, parenting skills, assertiveness, health issues, mental health issues, pre-vocational and employment issues * Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner * Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned by the direct supervisorQualifications: * 2+ years of relevant work experience * CASAC or CASAC-T * Good knowledge of the client, their language, types of abuse, and social- economic influences * Good knowledge of modern therapeutic methods, theories and practices * Working knowledge of the system of social service that provides services to those with substance use disorder, including treatment programs, therapeutic centers, and employment/educational opportunities * Working knowledge of concrete services available and commonly used by clientsDesired Skills: * Bachelor's Degree
Company:
Tandym
Posted:
May 6 on Broadbean
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