Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

The Family Center (TFC) is a nonprofit providing behavioral and mental health services, as well as social and legal services, to families affected by illness, crisis and loss. The Family Center has pioneered programming design and research to address the myriad of issues that challenge vulnerable New Yorkers and their families. Please visit our website at www.thefamilycenter.org to learn more.

The Family Center Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (TFC-CCBHC) provides mental health services, screening/assessment/diagnosis, person-centered treatment, planning, outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment, primary care coordination/screening, psychiatric rehabilitation services, case management, and social, peer and community recovery support. The TFC-CCBHC program serves approximately 300 adults and 50 children/youth annually.

The Family Center is looking for a Full-Time Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), who will provide evidence-based treatment to assist adult and youth clients in meeting their life goals. The CASAC works closely with all members of the CCBHC team and maintains a caseload of 25-30 individuals and families. The CASAC reports to the Assistant Director of Behavioral Health.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions for adults and children
• Ensure care meets all trauma-informed best practice criteria
• Employ all evidence-based treatment models with fidelity to developer protocols
• Screen, assess and diagnose clients as foundation for person-centered treatment planning
• Participate in reflective supervision of all cases, demonstrating progressive ability to critically assess own clinical work and actively engage with clinical supervisor to address areas in need of improvement
• Timely completion of all documentation required for service billing
• Consistent follow up with all clients, and as appropriate, with families, to promote engagement and retention in services and to ensure all barriers to service access and use are addressed
• Assist clients in obtaining additional services as needed, including through the other components of TFC- CCBHC
• Work collaboratively with other agency and outside providers to ensure seamless integration of services, particularly for those with acute and complex needs
• Participate in treatment and recovery team meetings to address needs of high-risk clients
• Work as part of an integrated care team
• Participate in outreach and any other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor by the state of New York or CASAC-T
• Excellent writing skills & ability to submit documentation on a set timeline
• Familiarity with Evidence Based Models of treatment (MI, CBT, DBT)
• Ability to provide professional, confidential services to families and function in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or some college credits
• Spanish fluency

Location: This position is eligible for hybrid work. Our office is located at 493 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, which is conveniently located steps away from several public transportation options.

Starting Pay Range: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year. *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus*

Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Employee Benefits: The Family Center offers a highly competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, a pension plan, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Life Insurance, commuter benefits, a tuition reimbursement program, paid federal holidays, summer Fridays and other early leave days throughout the year, a generous vacation policy, and extensive professional training and development opportunities.

The Family Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

At The Family Center, we are dedicated to creating a positive work environment for our team. We value relationship-building and collaboration within and across its departments. We also greatly value and appreciate our team members, their well-being and work-life integration. We strive to create a workplace where staff feel supported and receive ongoing coaching, training and opportunities for growth. The Family Center is also committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and has a DEI program that all team members have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@thefamilycenter.org and put “CASAC” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please include where you found this job posting. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

The Family Center appreciates the time that candidates put into their applications, and carefully reviews each one. Due to a high volume of applicants, however, the Family Center is only able to contact those candidates that are selected for further consideration.

Equal Opportunity

The Family Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.