Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

Job overview

The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor role is onsite in New York, NY, serving clients in the Bronx. The stated pay range is $50,000–$52,000 per year. The counselor works as part of the PCMH team serving homeless clients. The role provides substance-use counseling and case management to help clients address substance-related and social needs, set treatment goals, and improve stability. It contributes through individualized treatment planning, coordinated referrals, and collaboration with multidisciplinary staff.

What you'll do

• Assess clients’ substance-use needs and treatment goals
• provide counseling, case management, groups, crisis intervention, advocacy, psychoeducation, and follow-up
• develop individualized intervention plans
• coordinate with internal staff and external providers
• document services in the electronic medical record
• arrange or escort clients to treatment appointments when needed
• maintain a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

casac

substance use counseling

case management

homeless services

treatment planning

group counseling

crisis intervention

client advocacy

new york ny

care for the homeless

$50k–$52k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active New York State CASAC certification; an associate degree is preferred.

About the employer

Care For the Homeless is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.