Part-Time Substance Abuse Counselor (Telehealth)
Pay as listed: $23.34/hr · remote · Corona, New York.
Listed compensation
$23.34/hr
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Job Description
- Join Our Mission to Transform Lives!
- Job Title: Part-Time Substance Abuse Counselor (Telehealth)
- Location: Remote (NY)
- Pay: $23.34
- Type: Per-Diem
Summary
At Elmcor, we believe everyone deserves a path to recovery-no matter the language they speak or the challenges they face. This position is primarily responsible for the provision of clinical counseling services and comprehensive case management. This position reports directly to the Director of Outpatient Services.
What You'll Do
- Collects and analyzes assessment data which includes substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders.
- Completes intake process and arrives at treatment recommendations and level of care decisions that are appropriate to client's level of functioning and medical necessity.
- Completes psychosocial assessments.
Develops initial and comprehensive individualized treatment plans based on client's needs, using client's words, and that have measurable objectives, within established timelines, based on assessment, psychosocial, client's assessed stage of change, and in consultation with client and treatment team as appropriate.
- Provides individual counseling based on treatment plan and client centered needs.
- Conducts group counseling.
- Conducts evidence based practices to the individual needs of the clients (EBPs include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Your Credentials
CASAC and 1 year experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/co-occurring disorders; or
CASAC-T with 2-3 years' experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/co-occurring disorders; or
HS Diploma and 6 years' experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/co-occurring disorders.
Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Why Elmcor?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after completion of the probationary period)
- Employee Discounts through Life Mart
- Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- 401(k) with Match after 1 year of employment
- 15 Paid Vacation Days
- 12 Paid Sick Days
- 15 Company-Paid Holidays
- Access to Company Gym and Boxing Gym
Make Recovery Real. Be the Difference.
Apply today and help us reshape the future of behavioral health-one person at a time.
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About Noble Hearts HR
Noble Hearts HR is a certified MWBE-owned full HR and talent sourcing firm. With a team of 30+ years of combined experience, we bring serenity to non-profits, companies, and job seekers alike by focusing on the human part of human resources.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor is responsible for providing clinical counseling services and comprehensive case management for clients with substance use and mental health disorders. Duties include conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and facilitating both individual and group counseling sessions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a CASAC certification with at least one year of experience, or a CASAC-T with 2-3 years of experience, or a high school diploma with 6 years of relevant experience. Applicants must also pass a criminal background check and possess basic computer skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 25% have no call, 85% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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