CASAC Therapist OASAS Clinic Job Amityville New York USA,Social Work

Location: Amityville

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:

Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual

Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct

Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes

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.

Support the child/family by providing them with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to achieve optimal family functioning.

Complete documentation and related paperwork in a timely manner

Attend trainings and professional development as assigned

Attend meetings as assigned

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.

Offer flexibility within schedule to accommodate program needs. Provide transportation for client to their service location as needed.

Ensure that service delivery is in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner

Participate in treatment team, case review and other meetings.

Work collaboratively with referral resources and any other agency working with the family and the court.

Conduct developmental assessments when necessary and provide follow-up assessments as needed.

Discharge planning as needed

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:

CASAC or CASAC-T certification and High School Diploma required. LMHC/LMSW/BA/BS preferred.

1-2 yrs experience working with children/adolescents/families with history of alcohol or substance abuse preferred but will train the right candidate.

Valid NYS Driver's License in current and ongoing good standing with ongoing access to own reliable vehicle

Demonstrate computer literacy including Microsoft Office and electronic medical record system, upon hire

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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