Counselor For Substance Use/Mental Health- Methadone Clinic - Farmingville

Victory Recovery Partners is a mission-driven Outpatient Recovery Center. We are unique in that we provide a one stop location for multiple services such as Medication Assisted Treatment, Wellness, Behavioral Health, and Psychiatry under one roof. It is our mission to provide care with dignity and respect in comfortable and welcoming settings. Since our initial opening in Farmingville, we have expanded our services to include four additional locations - in Hempstead, Hicksville, Massapequa Park and Shirley. We intend to open other locations throughout Long Island and beyond so that we can increase access to high quality substance use care. It's an exciting time to become one of our employees and to grow within our organization!

We are looking for an experienced CASAC (Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) to join our rapidly growing team and our newly formed Methadone Clinic program.

The CASAC is responsible for providing individual counseling to program clients. The CASAC will work with the program supervisor and other staff and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement treatment plans for clients with history of substance abuse on methadone.

Responsibilities and Duties

The CASAC is expected to:

• Assess program clients and participate in a comprehensive evaluation of each client to screen for Substance use and eligibility for methadone.
• Document, implement and update the treatment and/or individual service plan for clients as assigned. Knowledge of OASAS 822 regulations and documentation requirements.
• Write Daily progress notes, maintain all documentation requirements in a timely manner.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions. Experience in didactic educational group presentation a plus.
• 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. Background in Case Management a plus - strong knowledge of community resources.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Valid New York State CASAC credential required.
• High School Diploma required; BA/BS preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with clients with history of alcohol or substance abuse preferred but will train the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time -Varied hours

Experience:

• Substance Abuse Counseling: 1 year preferred but will train the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Farmingville, NY 11738 (Required)

Work Location: In person