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The Bronx, 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.

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.

Qualifications

Experience
1+ years of experience

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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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 39 employers

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$80k-95k
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$110k-125k
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$125k+

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.