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A health services agency on Long Island is currently seeking a Certified Alcoholism And Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or LMSW (Licensed Masters Social Worker) to join their Outpatient team in Suffolk County on a Full Time basis. About the OpportunityStart Date: ASAP Setting: OutpatientSchedule / Hours: Monday - Friday (9am to 5pm) Patient Population: Men & Women struggling with addiction, military veterans, mothers and babies, families, homeless New Yorkers, and the elderlyResponsibilities:The CASAC/LMSW will:Develop treatment plans in concert with Program Director or Clinical Supervisor that reflect an understanding of specializedTrack issues as related to the physical, medical, cognitive and psychosocial needs and specific diagnosisEnsure groups start on time and run as scheduledFacilitate group counseling, family sessions and encounter groups as requestedUse the agency's Electronic Health Record to input information on client's participation in group within a timely manner, including Planning and Progress notesPlus completing all paperwork as per OASAS regulations and agency standardsFacilitate crisis intervention as neededImplement strategies to increase patient's participationAdhere to multidiscipline treatment recommendations that are incorporated into treatment plansInform counseling staff of any relevant clinical concerns regarding a patient that may have arisen during group participationParticipate and take a leadership role in Treatment Plan Reviews and Case ConferencesQualifications;CASAC-T or LMSW certificationMasters DegreeBilingual Spanish