Certified Addiction Counselor
22 days ago
New York
Job Description Seeking a highly motivated and dedicated CASAC or CASAC-T to join our experienced team of medical, nursing, and counseling professionals. Responsibilities • maintain professional therapeutic relationship with assigned patient caseload,, • assess patients and complete comprehensive psychosocial evaluations,, • work with patients to develop patient-centered treatment plans,, • conduct individual counseling sessions,, • facilitate weekly group therapy sessions,, • make appropriate referrals for services as necessary,, • Associate's Degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred),, • CASAC or CASAC-T (must be in full effect, "pending" not accepted),, • two years’ experience,, • excellent written and interpersonal communication skills,, • ability to work efficiently as part of an integrated team in a fast-paced environment,, • sensitivity to the complex needs of patients in treatment for substance use disorder,, • bi-lingual (English-Spanish) preferred,, • $8,000 retention bonus ($4,000 after 6 months, $4,000 after 1 year), • Automatic salary increase for counselors with Associate's Degree who obtain Bachelor's Degree., • Automatic salary increase for counselors with CASAC-T who obtain CASAC., • Medical, dental and vision insurance with no employee-required contribution for single or family coverage,, • 401k plan with partial matching employer contribution. Company DescriptionAbout West Midtown Medical Group West Midtown Medical Group, located in mid-town Manhattan, is a Joint Commission-accredited diagnostic and treatment center providing addiction treatment and full-service primary medical care in an out-patient setting. We provide comprehensive, patient-centered addiction treatment services using medication assisted therapy (methadone, buprenorphine, vivitrol) in conjunction with individual and group counseling. West Midtown Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to transparent, non-discriminatory employment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to non-work related factors such as race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s or military status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, transgender status or gender dysphoria.About West Midtown Medical Group\r\n\r\nWest Midtown Medical Group, located in mid-town Manhattan, is a Joint Commission-accredited diagnostic and treatment center providing addiction treatment and full-service primary medical care in an out-patient setting. We provide comprehensive, patient-centered addiction treatment services using medication assisted therapy (methadone, buprenorphine, vivitrol) in conjunction with individual and group counseling.\r\n\r\nWest Midtown Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to transparent, non-discriminatory employment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to non-work related factors such as race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s or military status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, transgender status or gender dysphoria.