Substance Use & Mental Health Counselor

The Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide direct clinical services to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in Buffalo.

You will develop person-centered treatment plans, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and support recovery through trauma-informed, culturally responsive care under NY state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS credentialing for clinical work in OASAS-certified programs.
• Experience in substance use and/or mental health treatment preferred.
• Strong documentation and regulatory compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for substance use and co-occurring disorders.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care.
• Monitor progress and update plans to regulatory requirements.
• Deliver crisis intervention, relapse prevention, and stabilization support as needed.
• Facilitate discharge planning and aftercare to support long-term recovery.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation including assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Skills

Person-centered care

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

CASAC / CASAC-T

LMSW / LCSW

LMHC

QHP credentials (NY)

Job description

The Community Action Organization of Western New York Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Counselor to provide direct clinical services to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in Buffalo.

You will develop person-centered treatment plans, conduct biopsychosocial assessments, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and support recovery through trauma-informed, culturally responsive care under NY state regulations.