Compassionate Addiction Counselor — Bilingual

Catholic Charities of Long Island; Hampton Bays (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Long Island seeks an Addiction Counselor to join our team on Long Island. This full-time role is 35 hours per week with 1–2 evenings required, delivering comprehensive assessments, counseling (individual and group), and care planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred bilingual Spanish/English; required HS Diploma or GED and CASAC‑T eligibility. PC proficiency and inputting electronic medical records are essential; a NYS driver’s license is needed for occasional

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• CASAC-T or CASAC eligibility preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Proficient with a PC and electronic medical records.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License for occasional transport.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate level of care.
• Refer clients to alternative levels of care when clinically indicated.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Complete clinical documentation such as treatment plans, progress notes, and reports.
• Document in an electronic medical records system.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide person centered care.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

EMR proficiency

PC proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CASAC-T eligible

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Catholic Charities of Long Island seeks an Addiction Counselor to join our team on Long Island. This full-time role is 35 hours per week with 1–2 evenings required, delivering comprehensive assessments, counseling (individual and group), and care planning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred bilingual Spanish/English; required HS Diploma or GED and CASAC‑T eligibility. PC proficiency and inputting electronic medical records are essential; a NYS driver’s license is needed for occasional