RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR

CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

1 day ago

Rochester, New York$51K - $55KFull TimeCounselorPSLF Eligible

✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join Catholic Charities Family and Community Services as a Residential Substance Use Counselor – Mon-Fri, No Weekends in Rochester, New York. Description We are Hiring! Job Posting: Residential Substance Use Counselor Location: Rochester, NY Department: Restart Residential Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Salary: $ 24.

Key Responsibilities

and Responsibilities Provides residential and clinical support services for substance use disorder clients.

Carries a caseload of clients.

Completes all necessary paperwork related to client services in compliance with Agency and regulatory standards.

Provides individual therapy services.

Requirements

for Department of Human Services (DHS).

Facilitates life skills education through one on one sessions Coordinates schedule of outside speakers to support Life skill programming.

Facilitates educational and skills development sessions as needed.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $51K - $55K

401(k) with employer match.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Catholic Charities Family and Community Services in Rochester, New York.

Key Skills

Individual TherapyCase ManagementCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningTrauma Informed CareMedication ManagementLife Skill ProgrammingConflict ManagementClinical SupportRelapse PreventionBilingual SpanishPatient Documentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR at CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Addiction Medicine counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES is open to counselor candidates.

Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

CATHOLIC CHARITIES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES lists compensation for this counselor position at $51k to $55k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Rochester, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($51k–$55k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Therapy, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Trauma Informed Care, Medication Management, Life Skill Programming, Conflict Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide residential and clinical support to clients with substance use disorders, including individual therapy and treatment planning. Manage life skills programming, case management, and maintain a safe therapeutic environment through monitoring and crisis intervention.

Benefits package: 403b Retirement Plan, Generous Time Off, Comprehensive Benefits Package, Supportive Environment, Growth Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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