Residential Reintegration Counselor
Listed compensation
$22-$24/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: Canandaigua, NY 14424
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: High School
- Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly
- Job Category: Health Care / Counseling
Job Summary
In accordance with the organization’s mission, vision and values, the Supportive Living Counselor Assistant is responsible for case management services for individuals who have been accessed as needing addictions services.
The following duties will apply: Duties Responsible for screening, orientation, case management and basic crisis response. With intensive supervision, will conduct intake, referral and care coordination. Demonstrates teamwork and an ability to work in a team environment with coworkers and supervisors.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and cooperative. Co-facilitates community meetings and group support sessions for residents. Responsible for completion of discharge activities according to policies, practices and procedures.
Assures all documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with agency/OASAS regulations, practices, policies & procedures. Demonstrates professionalism by providing quality service and care with respect and dignity for the clients and as a representative of FLACRA.
Participate in general, staff, in-service and supervisory meetings held by the Agency. Perform other duties and functions as directed. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED. Valid NYS Drivers’ License. Pursuit of QHP status is encouraged. Other Skills/Knowledge and Experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with culturally diverse persons, staff and community service providers. Knowledge of local behavioral health system. Ability to multi-task, have good problem solving and time management skills and the ability to remain calm in crisis. Proficient in E-record.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor assistant provides case management, crisis response, and care coordination for individuals seeking addiction services. They also facilitate community meetings and ensure all documentation complies with agency and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a valid NYS Driver's License. Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills are required, along with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 44% 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)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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