Substance Abuse Counselor 2 - New Path Treatment Center

EAC Network • Village of Hempstead, NY

8d • $37 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Abuse Counselor 2 provides direct treatment services to clients at the New Path Treatment Center and oversees program interns. The role may also provide administrative and clinical supervision as needed when the Program Director is absent.

The counselor delivers individualized treatment for clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues, supports clients’ families and significant others, responds to crises, monitors clinical progress, and documents services in accordance with regulatory standards. The counselor works with clinical supervisors and, where applicable, criminal justice referral sources to plan recovery goals and connect clients with community-based services for continuing care.

This is a full-time position at the New Path Treatment Center, 175 Fulton Ave, Suite 403, Hempstead, New York. The stated schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The wage is $36.78 per hour, with no travel required.

Requirements

• LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC required.
• Master’s degree in Human Services required.
• At least two years of treatment experience in addiction services required.
• Proficiency with computer applications or automated systems, including spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email, and/or database software needed for work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling tailored to substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues.
• Provide consultation, education, and supportive treatment to family members and significant others involved in clients’ recovery.
• Provide emergency coverage and crisis intervention when needed to support client safety and stability.
• Assess clients’ clinical condition, progress, and response to treatment throughout services.
• Use each client’s individualized recovery plan to guide therapeutic interventions and services.
• Coordinate with clinical supervision and, where applicable, criminal justice referral sources to plan long-range recovery goals and identify community-based referral sources for continuing care.
• Document treatment sessions accurately and promptly, including the date, service type, counseling intervention, session length, and client progress, in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct random urine drug screens to obtain clinical information and monitor progress toward treatment goals.
• Oversee program interns.
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision as needed in the Program Director’s absence.
• Perform other relevant clinical and administrative duties as assigned by the Program Director, supervision, or EAC Network Administration.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid schedules are available for many roles.
• Generous paid time off policy and Summer Fridays.
• Employees are eligible to participate in the EAC Network 401(k) plan.
• Full-time employees receive a 3% employer contribution to the 401(k) after one year of service.
• Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Supportive work environment focused on employee well-being, growth, equity, justice, and belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level