Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) - GRACE House
Listed compensation
$28.08 - $33.71/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
A career with a cause
At Unity House, we're dedicated to supporting people with disabilities. That's why we're dedicated to our employees. At Unity House, you'll empower people to learn, grow and thrive. In turn, Unity House will empower you with:
- Grade 14 hourly: $28.08 - $33.71
- Full-time benefits - health insurance and more for working 30+ hours per week
- Flexible hours - a work schedule that fits your life
- Time Off - paid holidays, vacation days, sick days, personal days and more
- Peace of mind - 401k contributions matched up to 3.5%
- Wellness - free comprehensive wellness and employee assistance programs
- Pay options - early payday and direct deposit available
- Room to grow - tuition reimbursement, free training and promotion opportunities
Our mission
To empower and enrich the lives of people in recovery, coping with a mental illness, and/or diagnosed with a developmental disability. This is accomplished by offering services and supports in an inclusive, people-centered environment.
- Our vision
- All individuals are respected and lead lives of personal fulfillment and acceptance within our community
Our values
Honesty, Integrity and Respect
Qualifications
Current, valid CASAC Credential. Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, knowledge of and experience with OASAS regulations required. Three years' experience working within the OASAS treatment system; case management experience required. Evidence of understanding and empathy for the SUD and mental health population. Additional requirements include demonstrated extraordinary interpersonal, communication, organizational and computer skills. Must possess assessment/evaluation skills and demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work in a multi-task environment both independently and as a team member. NYS Driver's License in accordance with regulations and Agency policies, practices, and procedures required. Travel among sites required.
Full time, 40 hours per week. Sunday 9a-5p, Monday - Thursday 8a-4p.
Key Responsibilities
Provide counseling and support services to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Manage cases and ensure compliance with OASAS regulations while working in an inclusive, people-centered environment.
Qualifications
- 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, 56% are remote, 28% have no call, 54% 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 ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) - GRACE House at Unity House of Cayuga County a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,286 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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