Substance Use Counselor (CASAC/LMSW) — Reentry & Harm Reduction

Housing Works, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

PTO up to 30 days first year

Educational benefit / tuition

Job summary

Housing Works seeks an experienced Substance Use Counselor (CASAC and/or LMSW) to provide on-site, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction–oriented services to justice-involved individuals transitioning from incarceration to the community. The role delivers integrated substance use and mental health treatment, with emphasis on re-entry stabilization, engagement, and continuity of care.

The counselor will conduct assessments, provide individual and group counseling, support crisis intervention, and

Qualifications

• CASAC certification and/or LMSW required.
• LMSW must be from an accredited institution with current NYS licensure or possess a permit from NYSED.
• Minimum of Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of experience providing substance use counseling; experience with co-occurring mental health disorders strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with justice-involved populations, individuals re-entering the community after incarceration, or populations with complex psychosocial needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling focused on substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, utilizing evidence-informed, trauma-responsive, and culturally responsive approaches.
• Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups addressing substance use, mental health symptoms, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, coping skills, and re-entry–related challenges.
• Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial and substance use assessments, including evaluation of re-entry risks, legal involvement, and barriers to care.
• Deliver crisis intervention services related to substance use, mental health decompensation, trauma responses, or behavioral concerns; consult with supervisors and complete required incident documentation.
• Develop and implement integrated treatment plans addressing both substance use and mental health needs in collaboration with Case Managers.

Skills

Substance use counseling

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

CASAC certification

LMSW licensure

Associate’s degree

Job description

Housing Works seeks an experienced Substance Use Counselor (CASAC and/or LMSW) to provide on-site, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction–oriented services to justice-involved individuals transitioning from incarceration to the community. The role delivers integrated substance use and mental health treatment, with emphasis on re-entry stabilization, engagement, and continuity of care.

The counselor will conduct assessments, provide individual and group counseling, support crisis intervention, and