Overnight Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

Health Insurance Premiums covered 90% by employer Deductible covered 100% by employer Shift Differential For 2nd and 3rd Shifts JOB SUMMARY: The Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) is a critical member of the multidisciplinary team, specializing in understanding and treating the complexities of addiction.

The CASAC works in collaboration as part of a multidisciplinary team through triage, screening, assessment, interventions, discharge planning and follow-up services.

The CSC is a 24/7/365 program for individuals in Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder (MH/SUD) crisis situations to access immediate, therapeutic support provided by professional and clinical health professionals; and for access to community resources to support their recovery upon discharge.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Assist in the daily operations of the CSC by working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

? Provide CASAC support and advocacy to clients of all ages throughout their stay at the CSC, from admission through discharge, including aftercare follow-up: individual advocacy, empowerment, recovery support services, prevention, outreach, engagement, hospital diversion, information and referral, self-help, safety/crisis planning, planning for prevention of setbacks, relaxation, resource brokering, as well as health and wellness coaching.

? Care Coordinator Duties: Coordinate/refer client/family to community support services, including: mental health, substance use, peer support, medical care, housing, financial, legal, food, clothing.

Provide information, resources and referrals related to the individual client's need.

Maintain ongoing communications with community partners; medical/social service professionals, criminal justice personnel and community organizations.

Arrange transportation and/or teach client how to access community transportation supports.

? Offer planned programming (activities/groups) with clients that will support their recovery.

? Meet with clients one on one and in groups; including their family or guardian and support system.

? Provide therapeutic interventions as part of the interdisciplinary team; psychoeducation, crisis counseling, de-escalation.

? Provide addiction specific supports under the CASAC scope of practice: SUD and COD screenings, SUD assessments; SUD diagnostic impression, LOC as determined by LOCADTR; treatment planning, case management; crisis intervention, client education, referrals, reporting & recordkeeping, care coordination.

? Provide support to the client's family and support system throughout their stay.

? When working with children/adolescents, CASAC support may include parenting skills development, empowering families, coaching, engagement, bridging and transition support, self-advocacy, self-efficacy, community connections, and natural supports related to family support and engagement.

? Assist clients with accessing resources and community; provide information, resources and referrals.

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