Professional / Technical Roles

Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor

Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs) provide clinical care and counseling for substance use disorders (SUD) in individual and group settings. They work in outpatient centers, treatment facilities, mental health centers, and more.

Overview

Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs) provide direct clinical care services and substance use disorder (SUD) counseling, including: SUD assessment; intervention; referral; and SUD counseling in both individual and group settings.

Work Environment

Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs) work in a variety of settings such as outpatient care centers, individual and family service agencies, residential treatment facilities, mental health centers, community health centers, and prisons.

Demand

The need for CASACs is expected to increase 14% between 2022 and 2032.

Salary

The median salary range, as stated by the New York State Department of Labor, for the Capital Region, Central New York, and the Finger Lakes is $52,406 – $59,327.

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