CASAC - Tandym

A health services network in New York City is currently seeking a new, licensed Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) to join their growing Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team as their new Substance Abuse Specialist.

Responsibilities

The Substance Abuse Specialist (CASAC) will:

• Lead the ACT team in clinical meetings addressing substance abuse issues and integrate findings into service plans
• Lead the ACT team's Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) initiatives
• Identify appropriate ACT services for clients based on the severity of substance use diagnosis, stage of change, and immediate needs
• Conduct substance use assessments and diagnose substance use disorders
• Promote harm reduction strategies and apply assertive outreach and stage-wise treatment approaches.
• Conduct assessments to determine the level of risk for substance use and associated harmful behaviors
• Recommend appropriate interventions to facilitate recovery.
• Determine when a client's severity of substance abuse necessitates Inpatient Rehabilitation, Medically Managed

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in a Human Services-related role/field
• Bachelor's Degree
• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) license
• Experience working with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) populations
• Extensive knowledge of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Community Integrated Treatment approaches, Support Services, and Available Resources