CASAC – NYC- Brooklyn 625 – Brooklyn, NY 11215

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing direct group and individual counseling to program clients.  The CASAC will work with the case management staff and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement treatment plans for clients with history of substance abuse.

Location: Brooklyn, Tuesday – Saturday 8am-4pm (Sunday and Monday off). 

Salary: $66,300. annual Exempt not eligible for overtime

JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assess program client and participants in a comprehensive evaluation of each client to screen for substance abuse history and/ or issues.
• Document, implement and update the treatment and /or individual service plan (ISP) for clients as assigned.
• Write weekly progress notes.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions including, among others, relapse prevention.
• Participate in quality assurance review as required by program management.
• Plan and facilitate aftercare with community-based providers.
• Identify and develop relationships with community-based providers.
• Develop and deliver training to program staff about identifying and treating substance abuse in clients