Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

2 days ago
United StatesFull TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide appropriate counseling services to individuals with specialized needs as defined in the service plan.
  • Develop service plans with clients which address individualized needs.
  • Maintain client records.
  • Maintain linkages with community treatment providers.

Requirements

  • Qualifications: High School diploma or GED and current Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) by NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
  • It also requires a minimum of one year’s experience of social services experience in treatment planning, individual and group counseling case management and crisis intervention.
  • Substance Abuse Counselor Principal Responsibilities: Provide appropriate counseling services to individuals with specialized needs as defined in the service plan.
  • Develop service plans with clients which address individualized needs.

Benefits & Compensation

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Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).

Key Skills

Direct CounselingCase ManagementTreatment PlanningIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingCrisis InterventionService PlanningClient Record Maintenance
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) at Volunteers of America - Greater New York 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 Volunteers of America - Greater New York 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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Counseling, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Service Planning, Client Record Maintenance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct counseling, guidance, and case management services to clients with substance abuse problems. Develop individualized service plans and maintain comprehensive client records and community linkages.

Benefits package: Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Prescription Coverage, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Addiction Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Volunteers of America - Greater New York

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2d ago