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Hope House
New York, New York

Counselor Assistant (Part-Time and Full-Time Positions)

CounselorNo nightsFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$19.31 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations and weekend coverage.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!

Hope House is a substance abuse treatment provider who strives to save lives, recover hope and restore families to those suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder. We are committed to making sure that all staff members feel like they make a difference and are a part of our team!

Hope House Inc. has a reputation as one of the top employers in the Greater Capital Region of New York.

The ideal Counselor Assistant at our various programs will be a responsible, and reliable, with the ability to provide the best support to our clients. This candidate needs to be compassionate and have the ability to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote the client's well-being by providing high quality care.

  • Shift: Evening shift (4pm-12am), and Day shift (8am-4pm) (Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday)
  • Job Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly
  • Compensation: up to $20.181 per hour (with CASAC-T or QHP) or up to $19.31 per hour (with no credentials)

Job Duties Include

  • Facilitating recovery plans
  • Providing crisis intervention
  • Ensuring the safety of clients at all times
  • Assisting with daily activities and maintaining program structure
  • Communicating with co-workers to ensure that all staff are meeting the needs of the clients

This job describes the essential and general responsibilities of this position. It is not a listing of non essential requirements and duties, which may be inherent to the job.

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • CASAC-T or QHP preferred.
  • Six (6) months experience in the Field of Substance Use Disorders or related field preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the policy of Hope House to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

  • 11 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time (up to 200 hours per year to start)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Savings Account & Health Savings Account depending on medical plan
  • AFLAC Supplemental Benefits
  • Benefit Buyout option if coverage is waived
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Company paid Life Insurance Policy at two times annual salary
  • Company funded Retirement Plan
  • 401k option to further save for retirement

Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • Partnership with Maria College – 40% discount on the CASAC program and various bachelor degree programs for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
  • Assistance with CASAC and/or Licensing Applications/Exam
  • EAP Program for you and your family
  • Legal/ID Shield Insurance

Key Responsibilities

The Counselor Assistant is responsible for facilitating recovery plans and providing crisis intervention to clients. They ensure client safety and maintain program structure through daily activity assistance and team communication.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED is required, while a CASAC-T or QHP certification is preferred. Six months of experience in the field of substance use disorders or a related field is desired.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Recovery PlanningPatient CareCompassionHealth and Safety Compliance

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% 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).

Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
CME allowance
25%
PSLF eligible
17%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,262 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

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.

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About Hope House

Non-profit Organizations
Albany, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

11 paid holidays per calendar year
Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time (up to 200 hours per year to start)
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Flexible Savings Account & Health Savings Account
AFLAC Supplemental Benefits
Benefit Buyout option
Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
Company paid Life Insurance Policy at two times annual salary