Per Diem Substance Abuse Counselor (Outpatient)

CounselorPer Diem

Listed compensation

$23.34/hr

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Job Description

  • Join Our Mission to Transform Lives!
  • Job Title: Per Diem Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Location: Corona, Queens, NY (Comprehensive Outpatient Program)
  • 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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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 in an outpatient setting. 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 obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingTreatment planningAssessment data analysis

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts through Life Mart
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
401(k) with Match
15 Paid Vacation Days
12 Paid Sick Days
15 Company-Paid Holidays
Access to Company Gym and Boxing Gym