Addiction Counselor

careers-samaritanvillage; Blauvelt (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

25 days PTO

Employer matching retirement

Daily pay option

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SamaritanDaytopVillage in Blauvelt, NY seeks an Addiction Counselor (CASAC) to deliver evidence-based counseling within a trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework. You will assess and stabilize clients with mental health or substance use crises, coordinating care with peers and medical providers to support long-term recovery.

Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, discharge planning, and education on medications for addiction treatment and overdose prevention.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred human services/behavioral health degree.
• Current NY OASAS CASAC or CASAC-T credential with path to full certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience in SUD treatment or related field.
• Proficiency in DSM-5-TR and ASAM criteria for clinical assessments.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices including motivational interviewing and CBT.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and supporting co-occurring disorders.
• Understanding of medications for addiction treatment and non-stigmatizing education.
• Familiarity with EHRs and confidentiality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use disorder assessments and develop treatment plans tailored to needs.
• Deliver individual and group counseling using MI, CBT, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Educate clients on medications for addiction treatment and overdose prevention.
• Coordinate referrals and discharge planning with medical providers and programs.
• Monitor progress and collaborate with teams and families to remove barriers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation per standards.

Skills

Counseling skills

Motivational interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Co-occurring disorders support

CBT approaches

Medications for addiction treatment

EHR/documentation

Non-stigmatizing education

Education

CASAC or CASAC-T credential

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Overview

SamaritanDaytopVillage is a leading human services organization in New York State serving over 38,000 New Yorkers annually across more than 60 locations through Transitional Housing, Community Based Services, and Residential and Outpatient programs. First Steps Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC),operatedby SamaritanDaytopVillage in Rockland County, is a 24/7 program dually licensed by OMH and OASAS to provide rapid, short-term supportfor children ages 5+ and adultsin mental health or substance use crisis. Our multidisciplinary teamutilizesa trauma-informed, harm-reduction framework to stabilize individuals and connect them with long-term care while avoiding unnecessary emergency room visits.

We are seeking a dedicated Addiction Counselor (CASAC) to join a multidisciplinary team focused on providing comprehensive substance use disorder assessment, stabilization, and integrated care. This role involves delivering evidence-based individual and group counseling through the lenses of harm reduction and trauma-informed care, while actively supporting clients with overdose prevention and education on medications for addiction treatment. The successful candidate will manage person-centered discharge planning and coordinate with peer specialists and medical providers to ensure seamless transitions to long-term recovery services. This position requires an OASAS CASAC-T or full CASAC credential and a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, non-stigmatizing support to individuals navigating co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conducts substance use disorder assessments and develops comprehensive treatment plans tailored to physical and psychosocial needs
• Delivers individual and group counseling using motivational interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed approaches
• Facilitates client engagement in decision-making and provides education on medications for addiction treatment and overdose prevention
• Manages referrals and discharge planning by coordinating with medical providers, recovery housing, and outpatient programs
• Monitors patient progress and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and family members to remove barriers to recovery
• Maintainsaccurateclinical documentation in electronic health records according to OASAS and federal regulatory standards
• Partners with peer specialists and clinical leadership to support long-term stabilization and recovery identity

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalentrequiredwith a preferred degree in human services or behavioral health
• Current New York State OASAS CASAC or CASAC-T credential with a path toward full certification
• Minimum of one year of experience in substance use disorder treatment or a related human services field
• Proficiencyin the DSM-5-TR and ASAM criteria for conducting clinical assessments
• Knowledgeof evidence-based practices including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy
• Experience with trauma-informed care and providing support for co-occurring disorders
• Understandingof medications for addiction treatment and non-stigmatizing education practices
• Familiarity with electronic health records and compliance with federal confidentiality regulations

Additional Information

This is a full-time non-exempt role with an hourly rate of $31.86 (annualized at 35 hours a week to $58,000) with a full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 25 daysof paid time off, access to a retirement account with an employer to match, an optionfor daily pay,and tuition reimbursement.

This roleis located inBlauvelt, NY and has a schedule of Tuesday-Saturday 3pm-11pm.