Total Compensation range: $60k-$72k
We are seeking a dedicated Substance Use Counselor to join a highly collaborative, team-driven opioid treatment program serving diverse communities in Brooklyn and Queens.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values structured daytime hours, strong interdisciplinary support, and meaningful, hands-on work in addiction recovery.
Why Join This Program?
- Stable weekday schedule – no evenings
- Strong team-based, collaborative treatment model
- Mission-driven work serving the local community
Working under clinical leadership, the Substance Use Counselor will provide comprehensive counseling and case management services to individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder. This role is central to patient engagement, treatment planning, monitoring progress, and ensuring continuity of care.
We are primarily seeking CASAC professionals with vocational experience in substance use treatment, particularly within opioid programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed intake assessments, including psychosocial evaluations
- Develop individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and the interdisciplinary care team
- Provide individual counseling focused on substance use recovery and relapse prevention
- Facilitate ongoing program orientation and patient education
- Monitor substance use through supervised toxicology screening procedures
- Deliver case management services, including discharge planning and referrals to community-based health and human service agencies
- Collaborate closely with nursing, medical, and clinical staff to support patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Active CASAC certification
- Experience in substance use disorder treatment
- Experience in an opioid treatment program strongly preferred
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a structured, fast-paced clinical environment
- Commitment to ethical standards and patient-centered care
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