CASAC Therapist OASAS Clinic

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 for 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.

• 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

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

• CASAC or CASAC-T certification and High School Diploma required. LMHC/LMSW/BA/BS preferred.
• 1-2 years 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.

Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.

• 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.

Salary: $25 - $30 per hour