About Outreach Training Institute

Build a new career in substance use disorder treatment, get re-credentialed, or gain professional development hours. It is all within reach at Outreach Training Institute (OTI), the largest CASAC training provider in New York State.

OTI has trained more than 3,000 prospective and active drug and alcohol treatment counselors since 1997. Annually, we train up to 300 students across four campus locations in Queens, Long Island, Manhattan, and White Plains.

At OTI, we strive to provide students with the highest quality training and the expansive curricula necessary to pass the New York State CASAC credentialing exam and obtain re-credentialing hours.

As a resource to aspiring and seasoned professionals, OTI offers a vast array of opportunities to meet your needs.

Candidates interested in our CASAC training programs can download an application here and submit the completed documents to the campus they wish to attend.

Behavioral health professionals interested in our CASAC Exam Preparation Course or Professional Development Courses can download a registration form for their specific training needs and submit it to the campus they are are interested in attending.

The Career Pathways program provides funding support for individuals pursuing CASAC training. Participants must commit to a 3-year service requirement working for a healthcare provider in New York State that serves a patient population of at least 30% Medicaid-reliant or uninsured. Learn more and apply at TEFCPT.org