Counselor Assistant

This Counselor Assistant position at Behavioral Health Services North includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Addiction Medicine position at Behavioral Health Services North 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.

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.

This position is based in Plattsburgh, New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Crisis response, Psycho-education, Care coordination, Recordkeeping, Documentation, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Counselor Assistant supports residents in an OASAS licensed community residence by assisting with case management, crisis response, and daily living skills. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and facilitating psycho-educational groups under supervision.

Benefits package: Personalized health coverage, Paid time off, Holiday pay, BHSN University with continuous learning, Mentorship and internal education, Community discounts, Loan forgiveness. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.