CASAC Counselor

Job description

Recovery Center of Niagara is a first-class treatment center offering top level medical care and evidence based clinical care for individuals suffering from substance use disorder.

Recovery Center of Niagara is looking for a CASAC to adhere to OASAS’ regulatory operation standards of a Medically Supervised Inpatient Withdrawal and Stabilization program 816, Inpatient Rehabilitation Program 818 outpatient program dependent on assignment for both at the state and federal levels. Assist with the maintenance of policies and procedures that will be utilized in the implementation of all regulatory standards. Assist with ensuring that standard of patient care is maintained; these standards are based in best practices. Adhere to standards of organizational values, vision, mission and service to the recovery community.

TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for maintaining and managing caseloads.
• Weekly individual and group counseling sessions (as assigned).

Performs assessment and intake as needed.

• Assist with the development of clinical treatment tracks that are diversified in language and culture that will meet the treatment and service needs of patients and families.
• Assist with weekly utilization reviews based on established clinical and administrative

protocols.

• Assist with monthly skills-based workshops relative to chemical dependency.
• Assist with the review, process, and distribute incident reports based on established agency-wide protocol as directed.
• Provide input for employee reviews as requested.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly case conference and case reviews.
• Assist with the assessment and intake process.
• Conduct waived testing for urine.
• Assist with the clinical discharge process.

Record individual patient data in the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) r>Substance abuse Tracking and Reporting System (STARS)asrequiredweekly/monthly, if applicable.

• Monitors patient toxicology testing.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Treatment planning and psychosocial completion.

• Meet with patients for individual sessions as required by OASAS

and Joint Commission regulatory requirements.

• Ensure patient receives all required referrals and discharge

information.

• Maintain confidentiality of patients at all times as per

regulations.

• Utilization reviews as needed by QHP qualified to complete them.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

CASAC certificate
Bachelor’s
degree
Five (5) years of related work experience
Current/valid

If you would like to join our amazing team, please submit your resume. We hope to hear from you soon!

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newfane, NY 14108: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person