Substance Abuse Counselor - Columbia - Grant Funded

Union 1199

1 day ago

Columbia, New York$29.36 - $31.47/hrFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Union 1199 as a Substance Abuse Counselor – No Weekends in United States. Start Date: 03/25/2026 End Date: 04/04/2026 Description: Experience a Mission-Driven Career Ranked as one of the top ranked New York hospital by U. S.

Key Responsibilities

develop patient-centered care plans that empower patients to be an active participant in his/her health care.

provide comprehensive counseling to alcohol/substance dependent patients.

coordinate referrals to community-based organizations that work to promote health, and positive long-term outco.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $29.36 - $31.47/hr

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Union 1199 in United States.

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingTreatment planningHarm reductionCare coordinationAssessmentBehavioral healthCommunicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsWritingAnalytical skillsBilingual Spanish

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and hold a CASAC, CASAC-P, or CASAC-T certification. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, writing, and analytical skills are required for this role.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor - Columbia - Grant Funded at Union 1199 a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Union 1199 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $31000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Columbia, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($31k–$31k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Treatment planning, Harm reduction, Care coordination, Assessment, Behavioral health, Communication, Interpersonal skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Abuse Counselor provides comprehensive counseling to alcohol and substance-dependent patients by performing assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. They also promote harm reduction strategies and coordinate referrals to community-based organizations to support positi...

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