Substance Use Counselor

1 month ago
New York, New York — Hybrid$57KFull TimeAddiction Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Center for Alternative as a Substance Use Counselor – Full-Time, Hybrid in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • as required by senior clinical leadership.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 18 months of work experience providing substance use services to individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder and criminal justice involvement.
  • Individuals with previous criminal justice experience are encouraged to apply.
  • Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply. Preferred Skills:

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $57K
  • 25 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Center for Alternative in United States.

Key Skills

Substance Use AssessmentsSBIRTSIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionRelapse PreventionMotivational InterviewingCognitive Behavioral TherapyPsychoeducationHarm ReductionNaloxone DispensingOutreachNetworkingCulturally Competent Service Delivery
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Substance Use Counselor position at Center for Alternative includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Center for Alternative 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.

Remote physician positions in Addiction Medicine have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($57k–$57k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Assessments, SBIRTS, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Relapse Prevention, Motivational Interviewing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor will perform initial substance use assessments, provide individual and group counseling, and contribute to person-centered, trauma-informed treatment planning for justice-involved individuals. Key duties include crisis intervention, developing relapse prevention plans, ru...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Vacation and Paid Time Off (25 days/year), 12 Paid Holidays, Retirement 403b with Competitive Matching up to 6%, Employee Referral Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Center for Alternative

Individual and Family Services
Brooklyn, NY
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Vacation and Paid Time Off (25 days/year)
12 Paid Holidays
Retirement 403b with Competitive Matching up to 6%
Employee Referral Program

Protective Factors (1)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago