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Infographic showing various Remote Substance Abuse Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,763 per year, or $37.9 per hour.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Essen Medical Associates

Bronx, NY • On-site, Remote

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

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4.6

Company rating: 4.6 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state's most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we've grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women's health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We're looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you're a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there's a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary
Our program is seeking dedicated and compassionate clinicians to provide high-quality treatment services to individuals affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The Counselor will maintain a caseload, deliver evidence-based interventions, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and wellness.
This is a full-time or part-time position, with supervision and training provided. Telehealth service delivery may be required.
Responsibilities
• Maintain a caseload of patients receiving treatment for substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Conduct screenings, intakes, and assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide evidence-based counseling interventions (individual and group).
• Deliver patient education, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention interventions.
• Facilitate case management, referrals, and crisis intervention services.
• Document all services accurately and in compliance with OASAS and federal guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively with staff, patients, and community providers while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and ongoing supervision.
• Stay current with best practices through continuing education and professional development.
Qualifications
• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), CASAC-Trainee (CASAC-T), bachelor's degree in a human services field with active CASAC-T or enrollment in a licensure-track graduate program (MSW, Mental Health Counseling, MFT, etc.).
• Preferred: Bi-Lingual (Spanish, French, Bengali)
Additional Requirements:
• Minimum one year of counseling or human services experience preferred (recent graduates considered).
• Strong knowledge of addiction, recovery, behavioral health, and counseling principles.
• Familiarity with self-help group processes.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and electronic health records (EHR).
Equal Opportunity Employer
ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.

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