What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor position at NADAP?
Overview
About Us: **NEW SALARY OF $53,000K/YEAR!!**
NADAP, Inc. is a multiservice non-profit agency dedicated to helping people with medical, behavioral health and social service needs to become self-sufficient. NADAP programs assist disadvantaged populations in New York City and Nassau County. NADAP's services include health insurance enrollment, assessment, care coordination, case management, professional training, job preparation and placement services. NADAP is dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce, one that aspires to promote an environment that welcomes and supports diversity, equity, inclusion and affirms equal opportunities for all. Visit us at www.nadap.org
Do you want to have an important impact as a CASAC? Become an Assessment Specialist at NADAP and join a dynamic professional team.
The Assessment Specialists work business hours Monday-Friday. Competitive salary and excellent health package including tuition reimbursement , and loan forgiveness program. No More Caseloads and No More Treatment Plans. Be able to plan your schedule and live your life while being a Qualified Health Professional.
Program Overview:
SACAP (Substance Abuse Centralized Assessment Program) provides assessment and referral services to public assistance clients who may have substance abuse related barriers to work. Program staff members link individuals to chemical dependency treatment and also reviews progress to assist them in recovery leading to self sufficiency.
Must have an active NYS CASAC credential (not CASAC-T)
Responsibilities
A Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) interviews clients referred by New York City’s HRA, applying clinical judgment to determine appropriate treatment needs and levels of care. Our CASACs work with a variety of HRA-identified special client populations, and interact with treatment providers daily
- Conduct one on one assessment on HRA-identified applicants and recipients
- Determine if treatment is needed
- Refer identified clients to HRA-approved treatment programs
- Make clinical recommendations for treatment referrals
Qualifications
- Must have an active NYS CASAC credential (not CASAC-T)
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a substance use treatment setting
- High school degree is required, Bachelors is preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
$53,000/year
Monday through Friday 9am-5pm
Salary : $53,000,000 - $0
