Substance Use Counselor (CASAC)

Job overview

The Substance Use Counselor (CASAC) is an onsite, full-time role in New York, NY, at Greenwich House Center for Healing. Compensation is $55,000–$60,000 per year. Greenwich House provides New Yorkers with health and wellness supports, education, personal enrichment, skills building, and cultural experiences. The counselor provides individual and group treatment using trauma-informed care and evidence-based approaches. The role helps patients set goals, develop treatment plans, work toward recovery and self-sufficiency, and access practical solutions, while maintaining clinical documentation and contributing to program improvement.

What you'll do

• Maintain a caseload and provide individual and group treatment using trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices
• help patients identify goals and solutions related to substance use, recovery, mental illness, and other life areas
• assess strengths and needs and develop treatment plans
• participate in interdisciplinary meetings
• complete electronic medical record documentation
• update treatment plans monthly
• contribute to program development, advocacy, research, and evaluation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substance use counselor

casac

recovery counseling

individual therapy

group treatment

trauma-informed care

harm reduction

new york ny

greenwich house

full-time

$55k–$60k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting specifies a CASAC and two years of experience or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience are preferred.

About the employer

Greenwich House Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.