Job: Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC certification mandatory)

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Jobing Description

Title: Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC certification mandatory)
Company: GEO Care, Inc.
Location: NY - Bronx
Job Type: Health Care
Nonprofit - Social Services
Government
Base Pay: N/A
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Bonus:
Required Experience: Not Specified
Other: Health Insurance, 401(k) and Paid Vacation
Required Travel: Not Specified
Employee Type: Full-Time
Relocation Covered: Not Specified
Job ID: 210-BRONX



Assists in developing, organizing, and conducting programs to provide education for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse. Conducts or assists in conducting individual and/or group counseling sessions and programs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities *Provides relevant Substance Abuse information for class curriculum.
*Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions. *Selects and recommends new instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program.
*Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse. *Maintains a collegian relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations. *Completes required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required. *Participates in related training for substance abuse. *Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills / Requirements

*CASAC certification is mandatory - only résumés specifying the certification status will be considered.& nbsp; *Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum B.A. degree, preferably in human services or C.A.A.P. (Certified Associate Addiction Professional Licensure). *Preference given to experience within a correctional setting. *Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. *Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings. *Excellent oral and written communication skills. *Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments. *Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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