CASAC Therapist OASAS Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Looking to make an difference for youth and their families? Do you want to make an impact on their future? Hope For Youth has an opening as a CASAC Therapist! This position reports to the Clinical Director. Hope For Youth is a nonprofit organization striving to provide positive outcomes for children, adolescents, and families.

Seeking a passionate CASAC who has experience with trauma-informed, evidence-based treatments. Hope For Youth is searching for a full-time CASAC to provide substance use counseling for children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds with a history or family history of substance use. You will be trained in evidence-based practices to provide services for children and families. Competitive salary with flexible hours. The agency offers a supportive environment, flexible schedule, clinical supervision towards full licensing and ongoing training in areas of interest and other evidence-based treatments. Consider applying if you enjoy working with a close-knit, collaborative team of therapists.

To be a successful CASAC, you must be ready, willing and able to do the following always:

1. Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual
2. Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct
3. Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes
4. Conduct Family, Individual, and group substance use counseling in the home, community and office spaces utilizing agency-identified Evidence Based Interventions best suited to meet the client's needs.
5. Support the child/family by providing them with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to achieve optimal family functioning.
6. Complete documentation and related paperwork in a timely manner
7. Attend trainings and professional development as assigned
8. Attend meetings as assigned
9. Develop assessments and treatment plans with the child/family to restore functioning and/or ameliorate behavioral health symptoms and substance use with the guidelines provided by OASAS.
10. Offer flexibility within schedule to accommodate program needs. Provide transportation for client to their service location as needed.
11. Ensure that service delivery is in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner
12. Participate in treatment team, case review and other meetings.
13. Work collaboratively with referral resources and any other agency working with the family and the court.
14. Conduct developmental assessments when necessary and provide follow-up assessments as needed.
15. Discharge planning as needed
16. Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations

How you will generally spend your time in this job:

• 70% Direct client therapeutic contact including transportation
• 20% Case documentation, reports, case related meetings
• 10% Staff meetings/supervision/training

Minimum Qualifications:

1. CASAC or CASAC-T certification and High School Diploma required. LMHC/LMSW/BA/BS preferred.
2. 1-2 yrs experience working with children/adolescents/families with history of alcohol or substance abuse preferred but will train the right candidate.
3. Valid NYS Driver's License in current and ongoing good standing with ongoing access to own reliable vehicle
4. Demonstrate computer literacy including Microsoft Office and electronic medical record system, upon hire
5. Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work

This opportunity is being offered as Full-Time, 35hrs/week flexible hours, includes Saturday if needed

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope for Youth.

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
• Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Special Events and Recognition Awards
• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available.
• 91% Employer-paid medical premiums
• Generous paid time off
• Agency-funded Pension Plan
• Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
• Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability

Hope For Youth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.)