Job description

CASAC Certified Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor- license req’d

Find more in your career at Family Residences and Essential Services (F.R.E.E.), currently serving over 4,000 people with ID/DD, mental illness & brain injury. We’re seeking dedicated people like you to join us!

As Certified Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring all of the needs of the people supported in the program are met while working in partnership with them.
• Ensuring rights are respected, supporting their health and safety and working with them to identify and realize their personal outcomes.
• Leading a team of Direct Support Professionals and in conjunction with clinical providers working alongside the people they support
• Ensuring that plans are both followed and documented in an appropriate and timely manner.

We’ll provide you with:

• Outstanding Benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical | Dental | Vision | Life Insurance
• Retirement 401K
• Wellness benefits with gym reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A positive, supportive environment
• Opportunities for advancement & more!

What you’ll need:

• CASAC license by the Office of Professions
• Bachelors or Masters in related field of study
• Three years’ experience working with substance use population
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills which would enable effective interaction with fellow team members, individuals/clients/families and the community.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment skills are necessary.
• Experience with serving forensic population and working within legal systems.
• Knowledge of community-based services for referral and collateral coordination.

CASAC, for immediate consideration, email a resume to careers@ familyres.org

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) founded in 1977 and headquartered in Old Bethpage, benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to help individuals of all abilities realize their full potential. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing, recovery services, transition to work, employment, day, community and family services, respite, crisis services, education and after-school support, primary and specialty health care and advocacy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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