Pays $50k-$60k — Counselor market median is ~$55k (21 jobs)
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
About the Role
CASAC providing assessments and counseling for substance abuse. New York, NY.
Join Childrens Rescue Fund as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York, New York, United States.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join Childrens Rescue Fund as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).
Key Responsibilities
The CASAC is responsible for providing comprehensive substance abuse assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for clients. They facilitate individual and group counseling sessions while advocating for client needs within the substance use and mental health systems.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid OASAS certification and possess experience navigating substance use and mental health systems. A degree ranging from a High School Diploma to a Bachelor's is required depending on the years of relevant experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- 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, 44% are remote, 28% have no call, 46% 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 ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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