Substance Use Counselor
Listed compensation
$24.03/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Liberty Resources is seeking a Substance Use Counselor for our Next Step Apartments program supporting adults living with chemical dependency in Oneida, NY.
Our employees have passion around the services they provide and our corporate values of excellence and staff support. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community-based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.
We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that values contributions of all team members and work to recognize cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and how they apply to provision of positive health outcomes.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation and Paid Time Off Package
- Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- PSLF Eligible
- A Collaborative and Supportive Team Atmosphere
- Family-Friendly Workplace
Substance Use Counselor Position Summary
The Substance Use Counselor provides direct care and clinical services to clients in a community residential setting, including coverage per the staffing plan and overnight shifts as required of both Maxwell House and Next Step programs. Responsibilities include admissions, evaluations, discharges, individual and group counseling, documentation, and incident reporting in accordance with agency and program standards.
Substance Use Counselor Job Responsibilities
Provides chemical dependency evaluation, service planning and counseling and evaluation as directed by program supervisor, and in accordance with individual client needs.
Monitors client interaction and behaviors. Provides a role model for the program participants.
- Writes nightly summary log and appropriately reports to Program Supervisor.
- Responsible for contributing to the upkeep and cleanliness of the residence.
- Completes all required documentation, in timelines in accordance with program standards.
Provides coverage of Maxwell House and Next Step residential programs as reflected in the staffing plan, including overnights as needed.
Substance Use Counselor Qualifications
HS Diploma required. Bachelors or Associates and/or related experience preferred. Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license.
Pay Rate: $24.03/hour
Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Key Responsibilities
The Substance Use Counselor provides direct care and clinical services to clients in a community residential setting. Responsibilities include admissions, evaluations, discharges, individual and group counseling, documentation, and incident reporting.
Requirements
A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor's or associate degree and/or related experience preferred. A valid New York State driver's license is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% 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 ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Liberty Resources / Liberty POST holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 47 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor at Liberty Resources / Liberty POST a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.
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