On Call Addiction Counselor
Listed compensation
$32/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Catholic Charities of Long Island models the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. In-person service at more than 50 sites throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties is inspired by the Gospel call affirming the sacredness of every human life.
CCLI is looking for an On Call Addiction Treatment Counselor with generous hearts and a desire to contribute to the well-being of others to carry out our mission on Long Island. By joining our team, you will share in the joy of providing “care with dignity and life with hope.”
Responsibilities
Conduct individual, group and family sessions, provide psycho-education to clients, screen and assess clients, offer treatment planning and discharge planning.
Perform general intake and admission activities for clients accepted for admission based on the regulations of the OASAS Part 820.
Maintain client chart documentation on assigned client caseload
Provide client training on medication assisted treatment and Narcan administration.
Complete all regulatory reporting as per the OASAS Part 820, following admissions and discharge policies and procedures, relapse prevention protocols, monthly statistical reports, and bed monitoring.
Oversee CASAC-Trainees and CASAC Trainee Interns, and review program documentation as a qualified health professional.
Assist in reviewing entitlements eligibility and assist case management with enrolling clients into insurance eligible programs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s a plus.
- Must have Advanced CASAC.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
- Valid NYS Driver’s license.
- Rate of Pay: CASAC Advanced - $32 /hour
Work Schedule
Varying 12.5 shifts according to need – either 8 AM – 8:30 PM OR 8 PM to 8:30 AM
This rate of pay serves as a good faith estimate. Actual pay is based on a number of factors which may include a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and work location. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation, such as the value of benefits, which may be applicable to this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 20% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates On Call Addiction Counselor at Catholic Charities of Long Island a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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