Addictions Counselor — Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program

Job overview

Addictions Counselor — Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program is an onsite role in Stony Brook, NY. The stated salary range is $64,394–$71,069 annually. The position supports Stony Brook Medicine's CPEP and its substance-use screening and referral work. The counselor identifies patients who may need substance-use assessment or treatment, provides brief motivational interventions, and connects patients and families with specialized services. The role also advises hospital staff on SBIRT processes and community resources and monitors required addiction measures.

What you'll do

• Screen patients for substance-use concerns
• provide brief motivational interventions within emergency-service constraints
• refer patients and families to specialized treatment when needed
• advise faculty, staff, and residents on SBIRT and community resources
• participate in county meetings and share resource updates
• monitor CORE measures and OMH regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

addictions counselor

sbirt

cpep

stony brook ny

stony brook university

substance use screening

brief intervention

treatment referrals

motivational discussion

community resources

casac

annual salary $64,394–$71,069

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits including leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.

Why this role

Work schedules listed include Wednesday through Saturday or Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday, with variable pass days.

About the employer

Stony Brook University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.