Counselor

Substance Use and Treatment Program- Third Street, 8 East 3rd St, New York, New York, United States of America Job Description Posted Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM Title : Addiction Counselor Program: 820 Residential Services Schedule: Daytime hours. Position Overview: The Pro g r a m is an O A S A S part 8 20 re s identi a l s t a biliz a tion a nd reh a bilit a tion pro g ram. Con s umer s re c ei v e s ub s t a n c e u s e tre a tment in a c cord a n c e with 8 20 re s identi a l s er v i c e s . This includes s er v i c e s from LPN 's, counselors, p syc hi a tri s ts and medi ca l doctors. The pro g ram i s de s i g ned a s a holi s ti c a nd highly indi v idu a lized model of treatment a nd fo c u s e s on client- ce ntered a nd trauma-informed a ppro ac he s to h e lpin g peopl e with s ub s t a nce u s e a nd co-occurrin g mental he a lth di s order s . Under the d i rect i on of the Program Director and Clinical Supervisor, the primary counselor will work with the clinical team, including nursing and counseling, to coordinate care for the OASAS-licensed 820 Residential Services Program. The counselor will provide regular case management services, conduct individual and group sessions, conduct intakes and manage an individual caseload of 5-7 clients. This is a full-time position and comes with an annual salary and benefits. Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans with clients admitted to the program. Maintain a caseload of clients and coordinate referrals to further treatment or other supports in the community. Attend regular case conferences and other scheduled meetings with the clinical team. Document all services in accordance with OASAS regulations. Conduct 1-2 clinical groups per week with clients on topics related to substance use disorder, recovery skills, and managing emotions. Attend weekly supervision. Attend regular in-service trainings and workshops. Qualifications: CASAC/CASAC-T preferred. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Good organizational and time management skills. Experience and proficiency with EHR software and MS Office. Familiarity with OASAS regulations for SUD treatment programs. Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to treatment including harm reduction. Knowledge of the role of MOUD and other types of medication in treating addiction. #J-18808-Ljbffr Project Renewal