Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

1 month ago

United States$30.31/hrFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Rochester as a Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in United States. As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

term recovery. Communicate treatment team decisions and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members as patient needs evolve.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, updates, discharge summaries, and interagency communications.

assisted treatment, drug

free programs, and the use and limitations of drug screening tools. Utilize community resources including detox programs, rehabilitation services, residential treatment, vocational support, and self

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $30.31/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Rochester as a Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).

Key Skills

CounselingIntake EvaluationsSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentClinical DocumentationMotivational SkillsGroup TherapyTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationConfidentiality ComplianceSubstance Effects KnowledgeDrug Screening Tools UtilizationCommunity Resource UtilizationClinical SupervisionEmpathy

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a human services discipline along with one year of related experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with experience in drug/alcohol dependence treatment being preferred. Candidates must possess the CASAC Certification upon hire, or be working towards it, and demonstrate knowledge of group therapy concepts and legal rights concerning addicted persons.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) at University of Rochester a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at University of Rochester 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: $30 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
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Intake Evaluations, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Clinical Documentation, Motivational Skills, Group Therapy, Treatment Planning, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor provides direct supervision counseling services as part of an interdisciplinary team for individuals with substance use disorders and their families, working on specific treatment goals. Essential functions include conducting comprehensive intake evaluations, providing individual couns...

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