• CASAC- Cert. Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor

    St. Mary's Healthcare (Amsterdam, NY)


    St. Mary’s Healthcare has been named a 2025 Times Union Top Workplace. We are the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

     

    Job Requisition: REQ3802

     

    Employment Type: Full-time Shift: Day Hours Per Week: 40 hours/week

     

    Hiring Range : $

     

    CASAC-T $21.22- $23.34

     

    CASAC- $21.84- $ 28.39

     

    CASAC -Level II $22.44 -$29.17

     

    CASAC Advanced $23.91- $31.09

     

    The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

    Responsibilities:

    + Assists patients with activities of daily living and provides or supports direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.

    + Observes and documents patient behaviors, progress, and changes in condition; communicates findings to the healthcare team and contributes suggestions for treatment plan modifications.

    + Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients to support engagement in care.

    + Provides counseling services and case management, including assessment and treatment of substance use disorders using evidence-based tools and strategies, as permitted under CASAC guidelines.

    + Maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with reporting and recordkeeping standards.

    + Assists in care coordination, including discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team to support timely, efficient, and patient-centered outcomes.

    Education:

    + High school diploma or GED and two years of relevant experience required or associate’s degree or technical degree in a related field required.

    Licensure / Certification / Registration: • Required Credential(s):

    • Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), issued by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), must be obtained prior to hire or job transfer date

     

    Complexity of Work: • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

     

    Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

    Required Skills and Attributes:

    + Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.

    + Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.

    + Excellent customer service skills

    + Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.

    + Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.

    + Demonstrates flexibility

    + Takes initiative

    + Able to work in a fast-paced environment

    + Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

    + Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

    + Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).

    + Strong organizational skills.

    + Effective interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.

    + Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

    + Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.

    + Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English