CASAC-Outreach and Recovery Specialist in White Plains, New York at The Mental Health Association of Westchester County Inc

Knowledge of substance use disorders, opioid use disorder, co-occurring disorders, treatment systems, recovery services, and harm reduction principles.

Knowledge of evidence-based substance use interventions, including Motivational Interviewing and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).

Ability to effectively engage individuals who may be ambivalent about treatment or not currently connected to behavioral health services.

Ability to provide culturally responsive, person-centered, trauma-informed, and nonjudgmental services.

Strong community engagement, communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to develop collaborative relationships with community providers and referral partners.

Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and other required data-tracking systems.

Strong organizational, documentation, time-management, and follow-up skills.

Ability to work independently in community settings while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Digital competence, literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Consistently conducts community outreach activities in accordance with SOR grant goals and assigned program expectations.

Engages individuals affected by or at risk for OUD/SUD and facilitates appropriate connections to treatment, recovery, and harm reduction services.

Completes required screenings, brief interventions, referrals, and follow-up activities.

Demonstrates successful referral and linkage of individuals to appropriate treatment and community-based services.

Develops and maintains productive relationships with community providers and referral sources.

Completes timely and accurate documentation in accordance with Greater Mental Health of New York documentation policies and applicable grant requirements.

Accurately maintains required SOR outreach, engagement, referral, and service data.

Meets established grant deliverables and productivity expectations applicable to the position.

Current New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or CASAC-Trainee (CASAC-T) credential required.

Experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorders, opioid use disorder, and/or co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.

Experience with community outreach, engagement, substance use treatment, care coordination, or other community-based behavioral health services preferred.

Knowledge of OASAS-certified substance use disorder treatment services and community recovery resources preferred.

Knowledge of harm reduction, overdose prevention, and medications for opioid use disorder preferred.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout Westchester County to provide community-based outreach and engagement services.

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation as required to fulfill community outreach responsibilities.

Strong computer knowledge, including typing, communication tools, scheduling tools, and web browsers.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems.

Experience utilizing Electronic Health Records preferred.

Fluency in English (Reading, Writing, Speaking); bilingual skills are a plus.

Must be cleared and maintain clearance by applicable regulatory authorities as required.

Legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requires extensive community-based and field work.

May require evenings or flexible hours based on outreach needs.