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New York City, New York

Casac/Casac-T Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Vertex LLC is a distinguished behavioral health organization located in New York City, providing comprehensive outpatient services to individuals and families affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Our approach is rooted in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, ensuring each client receives personalized treatment aimed at promoting recovery and community reintegration.

We offer a supportive, collaborative environment for our clinical team and are seeking dedicated CASAC/CASAC-T Counselors to join our multidisciplinary team.

In this role, counselors will facilitate individual and group counseling sessions, develop client-centered treatment plans, and work closely with other clinical staff to deliver evidence-based interventions within OASAS guidelines.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling services to clients with substance use disorders in accordance with OASAS regulations.

Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the needs of each client.

Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members, including medical providers, psychiatrists, and case managers.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and treatment plans.

  • Participate in clinical meetings, trainings, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Facilitate referrals to community resources and support services as needed to enhance client recovery.
  • Adhere to all organizational policies, ethical standards, and OASAS requirements.
  • Valid Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or CASAC-T license in New York State.
  • At least 1 year of experience providing counseling services in a substance use disorder treatment setting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices and OASAS regulations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and demonstrate cultural competence.
  • Commitment to trauma-informed and client-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid CASAC or CASAC-T license in New York State. At least one year of experience in a substance use disorder treatment setting is preferred, along with strong knowledge of OASAS regulations.

Key Skills

Substance use counselingIndividual counselingTreatment planningClinical documentationTrauma-informed careInterdisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionCase managementReferral coordination

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Vertex holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 12 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Casac/Casac-T Counselor at Vertex a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
23%
CME allowance
19%
PSLF eligible
16%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.0
Better work-life than 90% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.