Inpatient Substance Use Counselor — Guide Recovery Journeys

Long Island Center for Recovery Inc.; Hampton Bays (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Island Center for Recovery Inc. operates a 28‑day inpatient program and seeks a Substance Use Counselor to provide therapeutic services to individuals with substance use disorders.

You will work within a structured setting to support sobriety while addressing emotional, mental, and behavioral aspects of addiction. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans, monitor progress, and ensure a safe treatment environment, with a focus on discharge

Qualifications

• NY State CASAC credential or LMSW license required.
• Experience in inpatient substance use treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary case manager for assigned patients.
• Develop an initial discharge plan within 24 hours of admission.
• Complete a psychosocial assessment within 72 hours.
• Formulate an initial treatment plan at the time of psychosocial assessment.
• Complete comprehensive clinical treatment plan within five days of admission.
• Meet with each assigned patient weekly to review treatment plan progress.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions with assigned patients five times per week.
• Provide individual counseling sessions as needed.
• Develop comprehensive continuing care plans.
• Complete discharge summaries in a timely manner.

Skills

Case management

Psychosocial assessment

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Education

CASAC credential

LMSW license

Job description

Long Island Center for Recovery Inc. operates a 28‑day inpatient program and seeks a Substance Use Counselor to provide therapeutic services to individuals with substance use disorders.

You will work within a structured setting to support sobriety while addressing emotional, mental, and behavioral aspects of addiction. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans, monitor progress, and ensure a safe treatment environment, with a focus on discharge