Senior Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) - Social Work

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Behavioral Health Reimagined

Gracie Square Hospital has provided comprehensive and personalized behavioral healthcare to thousands of individuals in New York City and beyond. Through our affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and their loved ones through innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Senior Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) - Social Work

The Senior Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (Sr. CASAC) is a key member of the interdisciplinary treatment team at Gracie Square Hospital. In this role, you will provide individual and group counseling services to patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, including tobacco dependence identified through TAPS screening. Working closely with clinical staff, you will support treatment planning, patient engagement, recovery education, and coordination of ongoing care to help patients achieve their treatment goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling for patients with substance use disorders.

• Conduct assessments and contribute to individualized treatment plans.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and discharge planning.

• Educate patients and families on substance use, recovery, and community resources.

• Maintain timely and accurate electronic documentation.

• Provide scheduling, guidance, and support to per diem CASAC staff.

• Ensure patients receive substance use treatment services as outlined in treatment plans.

• Monitor documentation compliance and support staff training and development.

This is a full-time, day-shift position, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Preferred Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree

• One year of supervisory experience

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED

• NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

• 3-5 years of clinical experience in addiction treatment

• Experience working with individuals with psychiatric illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Join a hospital where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
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Gracie Square Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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