COUNSELOR - CASAC / CASAC-T

Job Description

Job Description

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE

Clinic hours include the following :

Monday – Thursday 8 : 00AM – 9 : 00PM

Friday 8 : 00AM – 8 : 00PM

Saturday 9 : 00AM – 5 : 00PM

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Substance Use Counselor for our Family Recovery Center (FRC) in Riverhead. The Substance Use Counselor will provide counseling to individuals, groups, and families directly impacted by alcohol and drugs. The Substance Use Counselor will consult and advocate with outside agencies and other supports, as needed, and facilitate referrals and follow-up on those services.

We offer a generous benefits package including the following :

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

CASAC / CASAC-T or related education required.

Minimum of 2 years of experience with substance use disorders required; experience with co-occurring disorders preferred.

Experience working with adolescents and teens may be required.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, and verbal and written communication skills required.

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to work closely with referral sources required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required; Electronic Health Records preferred.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time.