Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

Job overview

The Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) role is onsite at a skilled nursing facility in The Bronx, New York. Compensation is described as a premium salary commensurate with experience; no numeric pay range is specified. Hope Center’s stated mission is to provide rehabilitation and skilled nursing services and support residents’ recovery and well-being. The counselor provides substance abuse treatment services, including individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and relapse-prevention education. The role coordinates treatment with other departments and monitors residents’ care plans and safety within the facility.

What you'll do

• Conduct individual and group counseling
• maintain resident charts
• develop and oversee treatment plans
• provide relapse-prevention information and education
• coordinate treatment with other departments
• conduct admission welcome interviews
• explain program policies and resident rights
• make facility rounds
• monitor resident behavior and care-plan compliance
• cover the clinic desk as needed
• monitor rooms and conduct routine searches if needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substance abuse counselor

casac

the bronx ny

hope center

skilled nursing facility

individual counseling

group counseling

treatment plans

relapse prevention

oasas training

resident care

english and spanish

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting mentions a benefits package but does not specify individual benefits.

Why this role

The posting seeks a credentialed CASAC counselor or a candidate completing a bachelor’s degree, with 350 hours of OASAS-approved CASAC training and eligibility to sit for the certification test.

About the employer

Hope Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.