A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
Astoria, NY Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $72,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Teamwork Intake Care documentation Substance abuse counseling Substance abuse Clinical documentation Organizational skills Patient interaction CASAC Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Full Job Description 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 Position Overview 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 SEO Keywords CASAC Jobs NYC | Substance Abuse Counselor Brooklyn | Opioid Treatment Program Counselor | Addiction Counselor Queens NY | Substance Use Disorder Counseling Jobs | Behavioral Health Counselor NYC | OASAS --- Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency connecting new graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians, Social Workers/Mental Health Counselors, Nurse Leaders and more with hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed care organizations, private practices, and healthcare start-ups. In addition to this role , our team works on similar opportunities with differing compensation ranges depending on years of experience and setting. If you would like to learn more about the many opportunities we offer, please submit your CV for consideration. #
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