CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor - Binghamton, NY
Listed compensation
$28-$30/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) — Binghamton, NY
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | $28–$30/hour
The IMA Group is hiring a full-time CASAC for our Binghamton office. In this role, you'll be the person who meets clients at a turning point — assessing their needs, connecting them to the right OASAS program, and following through to make sure they don't fall through the cracks. No caseload to carry home, no on-call rotation, no billing pressure. Just focused, meaningful work with a team that backs you up.
What You'll Do
Complete timely substance use disorder assessments scheduled through the Broome County Department of Social Services
- Recommend treatment and make referrals matched to each client's circumstances
- Track client engagement in OASAS programs and keep documentation current
- Use your knowledge of local providers and community resources to move referrals quickly
- Secure consents and confirm placements
- Build strong working relationships with the SAAM team, DSS staff, and area OASAS providers
What You Bring
- Active CASAC credential in New York State, with continuing education per OASAS requirements
- One to four years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Why IMA
- Consistent full-time hours and a predictable weekday schedule
- 401(k) with employer match
- No on-call — when you're home, you're home
- A steady referral stream, so your day is structured and your impact is clear
- Apply today and put your credential to work where it counts.
- The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
The CASAC will conduct timely substance use disorder assessments and provide treatment recommendations based on client needs. They will also manage referrals, track client engagement in OASAS programs, and maintain accurate documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active CASAC credential in New York State and possess one to four years of relevant experience. A bachelor's degree is preferred for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 32% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
IMA Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 162 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CASAC - Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor - Binghamton, NY at IMA Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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