Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor

NYU Langone Health • Binghamton, NY

3d • $25 - $38

About The Position

United Health Services is looking for a Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor to provide compassionate, structured support to individuals navigating substance use recovery. In this role, you’ll manage a caseload of patients, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and coordinating discharge planning. You’ll also actively participate in staffing meetings and supervision sessions to ensure collaborative, high-quality care. At UHS, Every Connection Matters—especially those that foster healing and hope. This position includes rotating weekend hours and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dedicated behavioral health team. If you're ready to help patients rebuild their lives through connection, trust, and clinical excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Associate degree in applied science in Chemical Dependency or related field; OR two (2) years’ experience working in a chemical dependency setting.
• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all patient interactions and treatment activities in compliance with OASAS regulations and organizational standards.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify individualized problems across all relevant domains, forming the foundation for treatment planning.
• Develop personalized treatment plans that address identified issues and incorporate measurable goals aligned with patient needs.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Demonstrate knowledge of medication-assisted treatment, including dosing protocols, withdrawal management, potential complications, and considerations for special populations such as pregnant patients.
• Monitor and document patient progress toward treatment goals through detailed progress notes for both individual and group sessions.
• Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality requirements under OASAS, federal regulations, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary staff meetings and bi-weekly supervision sessions to review treatment plans, discuss challenging cases, and collaborate on patient care strategies.
• Coordinate care with external providers and community resources, maintaining communication within the timeframes specified in treatment plans.
• Stay current with best practices and regulatory changes in substance use disorder treatment to ensure high-quality, compliant care delivery.

Benefits

• We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
• Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
• From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
• We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
• When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree