COUNSELOR-CASAC/CASAC-T
Company: Family Service League Inc.
Location: Mastic
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
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. SUMMARY Family Service League is seeking a
full-time Counselor for our Family Recovery Center (FRC) in Mastic.
The Family Recovery Center provides individual and group therapy to
children, families, and adults directly impacted by alcohol and
drugs. The 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 The Counselor will provide the most
appropriate and highest level of service to clients. Manage a
caseload of clients and provide case management services; possibly
primarily mandated by probation. Complete intake assessments.
Conduct individual and group therapy sessions. Make accurate
diagnosis and confer with supervisor when needed. The Counselor
will provide each client with a realistic crisis plan. Work with
clients to develop and reach treatment goals and change goals as
needed. Efficiently access other necessary services for client.
Complete progress notes, treatment plans and other OASAS required
documentation in a timely manner. Conduct and record all results of
laboratory screenings. Maintain contact with client legal mandates
and notify of significant issues. Facilitate groups for clients
depending upon client need. The Counselor will register appropriate
clients in impaired driver system. Correspond with collateral
family members and agencies in a timely and professional manner.
Acquire knowledge of modalities relevant to client population.
Maintain reasonable kept appointment rate. Contact clients by phone
and letter regarding missed appointments. Obtain all necessary
signatures and documentation related to client care. Maintain
up-to-date progress notes, treatment plans, and Outpatient
Treatment Reviews (OTRs). Terminate cases when appropriate and
using the appropriate procedures. Inform office staff and ensure
that clients are informed of schedule changes. Adhere to OASAS
regulations. Meet regularly with supervisor to review cases. All
other duties as assigned. 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.
Keywords: Family Service League Inc., Middletown , COUNSELOR-CASAC/CASAC-T, Social Services , Mastic, Connecticut
