Trauma-Informed Substance Use Counselor | Drive Recovery

careers-samaritanvillage; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to join our clinical team. You will manage a caseload of patients with substance use disorders, deliver individual and group counseling, perform assessments, coordinate services, and maintain documentation to support recovery within our community program.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaborative care with the treatment team, and referrals to appropriate services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC Certification required.
• 1–2 years of experience with SUD clients preferred in OTP settings.
• Trauma-informed care knowledge and related training preferred.
• Knowledge of laws regarding personnel and client information.

Responsibilities

• Develops a treatment plan with input from the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor.
• Use trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches with patients and treatment teams.
• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, family members, and others.
• Engage patients in decision-making and explain benefits of assessment and appropriate level of care.
• Collects referral information and coordinates scheduling of patient interviews.
• Make referrals to appropriate programs and agencies to meet treatment needs.
• Assist patients with scheduling admissions or first appointments at referred programs.

Skills

Counseling

Trauma-informed care

Co-occurring disorders knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

OASAS CASAC-T or CASAC Certification

Job description

Samaritan Daytop Village is seeking a Substance Use Counselor to join our clinical team. You will manage a caseload of patients with substance use disorders, deliver individual and group counseling, perform assessments, coordinate services, and maintain documentation to support recovery within our community program.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaborative care with the treatment team, and referrals to appropriate services.