Residential Substance Use Counselor

9 days ago
United States$32.41/hrFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc as a Residential Substance Use Counselor in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collects and analyzes assessment data which includes substance use, mental health and co
  • occurring disorders.
  • Completes intake process and arrives at treatment recommendations and level of care decisions that are appropriate to client’s level of functioning and medical necessity.
  • Completes psychosocial assessments.

Requirements

  • Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free. Mon
  • 3PM, Thurs 12PM
  • 3PM Sat/Sun
  • Off Sun/Mon 7AM

Benefits & Compensation

  • Hourly rate: $32.41/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Mon 10AM-6PM, Tues 12PM-8PM, Wed 7AM-3PM, Thurs 12PM-8PM, Fri 7AM-3PM, Sat/Sun Off; Sun/Mon 7AM-3PM, Tues/Wed 3PM-11PM, Thurs/Fri Off, Sat 7AM-3PM schedule.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc as a Residential Substance Use Counselor.

Key Skills

Clinical CounselingCase ManagementSubstance Use AssessmentMental Health AssessmentIndividualized Treatment PlanningIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingCognitive Behavior TherapyMotivational InterviewingCrisis InterventionDischarge PlanningDocumentationTrauma-Informed CarePsychosocial Assessment
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Residential Substance Use Counselor position at Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $32 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Counseling, Case Management, Substance Use Assessment, Mental Health Assessment, Individualized Treatment Planning, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Residential Counselor provides clinical counseling, case management, and comprehensive treatment planning for clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders. They are responsible for monitoring client progress, conducting group and individual sessions, and ensuring safety within the resid...

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About Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities

Non-profit Organizations
Corona, NY
2-5

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

9d ago