Addictions Counselor - Yaphank Jail

Suffolk County Government

2 days ago

United StatesStarting Salary: $49,642Counselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Suffolk County Government as a Addictions Counselor - Yaphank Jail in United States. Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking a Addictions Counselor. Candidates MUST have Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) AND a current certification from NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).

Key Responsibilities

through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.

We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people.

Requirements

Shift Available In Yaphank Work schedule: Monday

Friday 8:00am

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: Starting Salary: $49,642

10 days PTO.

Work Schedule

M-F 8-4 schedule.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Suffolk County Government as a Addictions Counselor - Yaphank Jail.

Key Skills

Addictions CounselingPatient MonitoringIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingTreatment PlanningRecord KeepingCollaborationEducation SessionsWorkshopsTraining Programs

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addictions Counselor - Yaphank Jail at Suffolk County Government 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.

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 Suffolk County Government 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($50k–$50k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Addictions Counseling, Patient Monitoring, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Record Keeping, Collaboration, Education Sessions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Addictions Counselor interviews and screens individuals for supportive counseling, plans and evaluates individualized treatment plans, and monitors patient progress. They also provide individual and group counseling services and maintain patient records.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Pension, Paid Time Off, Work-Life Balance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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