Residential Counselor — Men's Residence, Per Diem

Job overview

The Residential Counselor — Men's Residence, Per Diem role is onsite at the CARS Residential Campus in Trumansburg, NY. Pay is $18.45–$24.21 per hour. The role supports Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services and Centralus Health’s community-focused care mission. The counselor helps maintain client safety and the daily structure of the residential program. The role supports admissions and discharges, reinforces program expectations with empathy, documents care, models social skills, and helps clients adapt to the residential setting.

What you'll do

• Assist with admissions and discharges, safety checks, and client orientation
• maintain a safe, substance-free community and follow emergency protocols
• monitor client and visitor whereabouts
• maintain program structure, complete daily documentation, reinforce positive behavior, teach social skills, and model pro-social decision-making.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential counselor

addiction recovery

men's residence

per diem

trumansburg ny

cayuga health system

client safety

crisis intervention

7:00 am–3:00 pm

$18.45–$24.21/hour

high school degree

one-year relevant experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Scheduled as needed, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with rotating holidays and weekends; the posting states 0% travel.

About the employer

Cayuga Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.