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New Choices Recovery Center

Substance Abuse Treatment Clinician

Pay: $40,000/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Schenectady, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/17/2026

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What they do

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.

$27,078 / year median in New York

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

POSITION

CLINICIAN/Full Time

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

We are pleased to announce an opening for a full time Clinician in our Outpatient Program. Responsibilities include completing intake assessments, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, treatment and discharge planning, coordination of referrals and actively participating in treatment team meetings. LMSW, LMHC or CASAC preferred. Education and/or experience with SUD or MH counseling required. www.newchoicesrecovery.org

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you credentialed to provide addiction counseling?

Experience:

Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person