by wpx_NYSJM | Sep 20, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
The OASAS credentialing portal now controls applications, review summaries, document uploads, certificates, extensions, and applicant deadlines. The New OASAS Credentialing Portal: What CASAC T and CASAC P Applicants Need to Know You submit your CASAC application....
by wpx_NYSJM | Sep 12, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
CASAC dual relationships require careful judgment when counselors and clients share recovery communities, personal history, or overlapping social circles. CASAC Dual Relationships in Recovery Communities You walk into your home group before work. A...
by wpx_NYSJM | Sep 5, 2026 | Professional Development, Skills Building, Substance Use Counseling
Counselor burnout harms staff retention, clinical judgment, and client care. Reducing it requires organizational change, firm boundaries, and professional support. Professional Burnout Is a Workforce Issue, Not a Personal Failure You close your last...
by wpx_NYSJM | Aug 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why Professional Membership Matters More Than Ever You finish a hard shift. Your notes are still open. Two clients need referrals. A policy change landed in your inbox with no explanation. Then someone asks why professional membership matters. Fair...
by wpx_NYSJM | Aug 21, 2026 | Professional Development, Substance Use Counseling
The Ethics of Social Media for CASACs: Protecting Your Credential Online Social media has changed how we communicate, build professional relationships, and share our lives. It has also created ethical situations that did not exist when many professional conduct...
