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Substance Abuse Counselor

Innovative Health Systems, Inc
Plains, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/30/2025 CLOSED ON 12/27/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Innovative Health Systems, Inc?

Outpatient addiction treatment facility is looking for a Substance abuse counselor (can be a social worker as well). Experience with substance use disorders. Experience with a wide range of mental health disorders and CBT, MI, and Seeking Safety skills a plus. Schedule is M-F with evenings twice a week.

Responsibilities include:

1) Provide individual counseling and case management services to clients;

2) Lead group counseling sessions;

3) Maintain timely documentation including progress notes, group notes, treatment plans;

4) Conduct intakes, level of care determinations, psychiatric screening, bio-psychosocial assessments and involve family members in treatment;

5) Participation in case conferences, in-service trainings and individual supervision;

6) Additional duties will be determined by the Clinical Director.

Qualifications

Must be a QHP and hold at least one of the following: LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCAT, LMHC, CASAC, or CASAC-T and have at least 2 years’ experience in mental health and/or alcoholism and drug treatment.

Must have experience with having a patient case load

Salary commensurate with experience.

Well Balanced Workweek with Weekends off.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Addiction counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Mental health counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Clinical counseling: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Clinical documentation: 2 years (Preferred)
  • EMR systems: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CASAC-T (Preferred)
  • CASAC (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $33

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