Addictions Counselor

SBHU; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking an Addictions Counselor to apply SBIRT techniques within the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). You will screen patients, provide brief interventions, and refer to treatment services while coordinating with faculty and staff to ensure quality care.

The role requires CASAC or MSW with at least one year of substance abuse counseling experience; prior medical setting experience is preferred. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as an alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (CASAC) within NYS or a Master’s in Social work.
• At least one year or more experience in Alcohol Substance Abuse Counseling.
• Previous experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen Patients — identify patients who need further assessment or treatment for substance use disorders.
• Offer Brief Intervention — single session or multiple sessions of motivational discussion within the time constraints and regulations of the emergency service (CPEP).
• Make Referrals to Treatment — referral to specialized treatment for patients/families identified as needing more extensive treatment.
• Provide Consultation, Advice & Instruction — guidance and feedback to faculty, staff and residents pertaining to SBIRT process and resources.
• Maintain Up-to-Date Knowledge — participate in county meetings pertaining to addiction and report community resources and services.
• Ensure Quality — monitor addiction measures completed and tracked (CORE measures and OMH requirements).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

SBIRT knowledge

Ethical decision making

Education

CASAC (NYS)

MSW

Job description

Addictions Counselor

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Addictions Counselors are experienced in applying client Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) techniques within the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) will enable CPEP to more successfully identify potential substance use problems among patients.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of an Addictions Counselor may include the following but are not limited to:

• Screen Patients — identify patients who need further assessment or treatment for substance use disorders.
• Offer Brief Intervention — Single session or multiple sessions of motivational discussion within the time constraints and regulations of the emergency service (CPEP) area.
• Make Referrals to Treatment — Referral to specialized treatment is provided to patients/families identified as needing more extensive treatment than offered by the SBIRT program.
• Provide Consultation, Advice & Instruction — Offer guidance and feedback to faculty, staff and residents pertaining to SBIRT process, community resources and supports.
• Maintain Up-to-Date Knowledge — Participate in County meetings pertaining to addiction and actively report community resource information, new programs/services and the like to faculty, staff and others within the hospital serving interfacing with patients with addictions.
• Ensure Quality – Monitor that addiction measures are completed and tracked, i.e. CORE measures and OMH regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required:Credentialed as an alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (CASAC) within NYS or a Master’s in Social work. At least one year or more experience in Alcohol Substance Abuse Counseling.

Preferred: Previous experience in a medical setting.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine’s Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay: for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
• Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting [e-mail]. We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable law. This process is separate from and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.

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Job Number:

2603477
Official Job Title: TH Instructional Support Specialist

Job Field

: Professional Clinical

Primary Location

: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: Care Management

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

:Day Shift Shift Hours: Schedule 1: Wednesday 10-8, Thursday 8-6, Friday 8-6, Saturday 8-6 Schedule 2: Tuesday 12-10, Thursday 12-10, Friday 12-10, Saturday 12-10 Pass Days: Variable

Posting Start Date

: Oct 1, 2026

Posting End Date

: Dec 31, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
Salary:$64,394 – $71,069 Base
Salary Grade:SL3
SBU Area:Stony Brook University Hospital