Substance Use Counselor

Min USD $55,000.00/Yr. Max USD $60,000.00/Yr. Position Overview SCOPE OF ROLE : The Substance Use Counselor provides person-centered, recovery‑oriented, trauma‑informed substance use counseling services, including integrated care for individuals with co‑occurring conditions, within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Services are delivered through multidisciplinary team collaboration and care coordination in compliance with SAMHSA CCBHC criteria and NYS OMH and OASAS regulations.     ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide outpatient substance use counseling using evidence-based practices. Deliver integrated treatment for individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions. Conduct substance use screenings, assessments, and reassessments within scope of practice. Contribute to and implement person-centered treatment plans, updating as participant needs change. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and care coordination activities. Support crisis response, safety planning, and continuity of care, including participation in on-call rotation as assigned. Complete timely, accurate documentation in the EHR in accordance with OMH, OASAS, Medicaid, and CCBHC standards. Advocate for participant rights, cultural responsiveness, and recovery‑oriented care. Participate in required trainings, supervision, and quality improvement activities. Qualifications Job Requirements: Bachelor’s required CASAC 1 or CASAC 2 Must have one or more years’ experience working with dually diagnosed individuals including the delivery of integrated services Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills  Proficient in MS Word/Excel Ability to research material via the internet  Bilingual English/Spanish a plus Company Overview S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our   Benefits Page  and see how S:US invests in you.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].  ID 2025-17760 Work Location In Person