Fee For Service Counselor (casac) - Oa5335fs

Fee For Service Counselor (CASAC) - OA5335FS

The Fee-for-Service Counselor provides direct clinical services to individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders in accordance with OASAS regulations and agency policies. Services may include, intake, assessments, individual and group counseling, treatment planning, and documentation required for billing and compliance.

Essential Job Functions: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)

• Conduct intake, screening, and biopsychosocial assessment as assigned.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling sessions as appropriate to scope of practice.
• Develop, update, and review individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide crisis intervention, relapse prevention, and recovery support strategies.
• Document all services in the electronic health record (EHR) within 48 hours of service with OASAS/Medicaid billing requirement.
• Participate in case reviews, supervision, and team meetings.
• Maintain required certifications, licenses, and continuing education.
• Collaborate with peers, medical staff, and external providers to support integrated care.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to the value of diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to think clearly and handle crisis situations.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize, think logically, and follow procedures and instructions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports, clinic mission, vision, and value statements, standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Position requires flexibility with hours, may require after-hour calls.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with auditors, regulatory bodies, clients, staff, colleagues, public, other agencies and their staff, and third-party insurance personnel.

Job Knowledge:

• Must have an excellent understanding of state and city OASAS/DOH/OMH regulations. Superior written and verbal communication skills are a must. Successful track record of leading diverse interdisciplinary staff is essential.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CASAC, CASAC-T, LMSW, LMHC, LCSW limited permit are acceptable.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders preferred.
• Knowledge of OASAS part 822 regulations and Medicaid FSS billing strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical, documentation, and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a flexible schedule.