Remote Substance Abuse Counselor - Telehealth Recovery

University Health Partners of Hawai'i; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible spending plan

Retirement plan with company match

EAP

Job summary

University Health Partners of Hawaii is expanding HoʻōlaUTelehealth (HUT) to provide no-cost addiction medicine treatment for Hawaii. The Certified Substance Abuse Counselor will deliver client-centered assessments, counseling, and case management via telehealth, coordinating care to promote long-term recovery in alignment with Hawaiʻi CSAC standards and UHP policies.

Location: 100% Remote. Full-time or part-time, Mon-Sun, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, ideally at least 20 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
• Current Hawaiʻi CSAC, CADC, LADC, SAP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in substance use treatment or behavioral health.
• Knowledge of SUD treatment principles, recovery models, and community resources in Hawaiʻi.
• Ability to conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Proficiency with EHR, telehealth platforms, and digital communication tools.
• Excellent communication, motivational interviewing, and interpersonal skills.
• Cultural humility and commitment to equitable, patient-centered care.
• Ability to work remotely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a diverse caseload.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered assessment, counseling, and case management for individuals with SUD.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions via telehealth and coordinate care.
• Promote long-term recovery in alignment with Hawaiʻi CSAC standards and UHP policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or related field

CSAC/CADC/LADC/SAP or equivalent certification

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

University Health Partners of Hawaii is expanding HoʻōlaUTelehealth (HUT) to provide no-cost addiction medicine treatment for Hawaii. The Certified Substance Abuse Counselor will deliver client-centered assessments, counseling, and case management via telehealth, coordinating care to promote long-term recovery in alignment with Hawaiʻi CSAC standards and UHP policies.

Location: 100% Remote. Full-time or part-time, Mon-Sun, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, ideally at least 20 hours weekly.