Substance Use Counselor (Lf533701)

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Current CASAC or CASACT.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience providing direct services to people with alcohol and/or drug-related disorders.

Certifications/Licenses:

• CPR and First Aid certifications (must obtain and maintain).
• Certification as an Opioid Overdose Responder (NYSOOPP).

Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Location Requirement: Onsite

Compensation: $28.0526

What We Offer

We provide competitive benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision plans
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Mental Health Days and 12 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Educational Leave and Tuition Assistance, Training and Career Development Tracks
• Additional Perks: Commuter Benefits, recognition programs, discount programs, flexible spending plans, voluntary benefits including pet insurance, identity theft insurance, legal plans, and voluntary ancillary benefits.

About the Role

The Substance Use Specialist assists clients with understanding and managing substance abuse, providing counseling, harm reduction, relapse prevention, and linkage to treatment resources.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct and review assessments to determine substance use needs and preferences.
• Provide individual and group counseling focused on substance use, recovery, and stability.
• Serve as a liaison to TORCH and other programs to coordinate substance use services.
• Develop relationships with detox, rehabilitation, and treatment centers.
• Ensure clients have transportation/escort to substance use appointments.
• Provide motivational interviewing, harm reduction counseling, and relapse prevention techniques.
• Guide onsite drug testing as appropriate.
• Promote smoke-free environments and monitor Naloxone kit availability and expiration.
• Collaborate with peer counselors and support linkages to Buprenorphine/Methadone programs.
• Assist in orientation of new personnel.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper case records.
• Adhere to attendance and timekeeping expectations.
• Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, supervisions, and trainings.
• Execute emergency plans; administer CPR/first aid as needed.
• Participate in management/supervision meetings and required trainings.
• Report serious incidents and complete incident reports.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.