Casac/Casac-T Counselor
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Job Description
Vertex LLC is a distinguished behavioral health organization located in New York City, providing comprehensive outpatient services to individuals and families affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Our approach is rooted in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, ensuring each client receives personalized treatment aimed at promoting recovery and community reintegration.
We offer a supportive, collaborative environment for our clinical team and are seeking dedicated CASAC/CASAC-T Counselors to join our multidisciplinary team.
In this role, counselors will facilitate individual and group counseling sessions, develop client-centered treatment plans, and work closely with other clinical staff to deliver evidence-based interventions within OASAS guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling services to clients with substance use disorders in accordance with OASAS regulations.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the needs of each client.
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members, including medical providers, psychiatrists, and case managers.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and treatment plans.
- Participate in clinical meetings, trainings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate referrals to community resources and support services as needed to enhance client recovery.
- Adhere to all organizational policies, ethical standards, and OASAS requirements.
Requirements
- Valid Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or CASAC-T license in New York State.
- At least 1 year of experience providing counseling services in a substance use disorder treatment setting preferred.
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices and OASAS regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and demonstrate cultural competence.
- Commitment to trauma-informed and client-centered care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 1+ years of experience
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Vertex holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 12 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Casac/Casac-T Counselor at Vertex a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.
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