CASAC Counselors - Bilingual Spanish | Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Only those that are bilingual (Spanish) & CASAC/CASACT will be considered for this role.
Bronx, NY 10451
Addiction Treatment staff can work anywhere….The BEST work with US!
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 (Depending on years of experience and qualifications)
Be part of a national health and human services organization that has been doing worlds of good throughout New York communities for more than 60 years – Samaritan Daytop Village—WHERE GOOD LIVES. Our core focus is the people we serve – men and women struggling with addiction, military veterans, mothers and babies, families, homeless New Yorkers, and the elderly. We believe that “Good” resides in every one of our clients. Your passion to help people can transform lives.
The Role
Under general direction, the Substance Use Counselor is an integral member of the clinical team and serves as the primary counselor to a caseload of substance use disorder patients. The SU Counselor will manage a caseload of patients, provide individual and group counseling, conduct an assessment, coordinate services, psycho-education, referrals, and keep all required documentation up to date. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.
What You Will Do
- Develop a treatment plan in concert with the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor that reflects an understanding of specialized Track issues as related to the physical, medical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs and specific diagnosis.
- Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with patients and internal and external treatment team members to help support patients in their treatment and recovery.
- Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, Mentors, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.
- Work closely with patients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.
- Collect and review referral information upon assignment of patients from the referral source and consults with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of patient interviews.
- Based on assessments, make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies in an effort to help patients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needs.
- Assist patients with scheduling an admission or first appointment date at the program or facility where they are referred.
- Monitor patient access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.
Who You Will Be
- Bilingual Spanish
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- CASAC-T or CASAC Certification
- Minimum One-Two (1-2) years of related experience working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) preferably within an Opioid Treatment Program
- Knowledge and/or training in Trauma Informed Care and various organizational treatment
- Knowledge of and experience working with persons with co-occurring disorders
- Knowledge of the laws regarding personnel and client information
At Samaritan Daytop Village, we empower over 33,000 New Yorkers annually to transform their lives. Our success depends on a community of dedicated, caring employees who share our passion for creating hope and healing. We live our purpose through uplifting others!
As part of our team, you and your family will be supported through:
- Robust Benefits - Competitive packages include medical, dental, 401K matching, profit sharing, insurance options, and more
- Work-Life Balance - From generous PTO to holiday celebrations, we value your needs
- Growth Opportunities - Further your career with tuition assistance, credentialing support, and free onsite training
We celebrate the potential within each person. Join us as we build stronger individuals, families, and neighborhoods across New York.
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CASAC Counselors, for immediate consideration, email a resume to: Jeanette at Jeanette.Napolitano@samaritanvillage.org.
An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workforce.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your CASAC-T or CASAC certification?
Language:
- Bilingual (Required)
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person