Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Scattered Sites Residential Program
Listed compensation
$21-$24/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Helio Health is looking for a SUD Counselor to support its mission of promoting recovery from the effects of substance use and mental health disorders and other health issues. This role is vital to the management and coordination of services to patients/residents participating in, or who have completed our treatment programs. This is a Full-Time position located at our Scattered Sites Residential Program in Syracuse, NY.
- The schedule will be the day shift, 8:00am-4:30pm with one weekend day required.
- In addition to Helio Health’s comprehensive benefits package, Full-Time hires for this position are eligible for a Sign-On Incentive up to $1,500!
- Pay Rate: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a case load and performs primary case work responsibilities including:
- Screening, intake, orientation
- Referrals
- Counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Patient/resident education
- Case management
- Reporting and record keeping
- Consultation with other professionals
- Coordination of care with other community providers
- Discharge planning
Performs Quality Assurance Activities
- Provides services according to agency policies, procedures, program guidelines, and governmental regulations.
- Monitors provision of services when assigned.
- Evaluates programs and identifies strengths/weaknesses.
- Assists in problem resolution and implementation of supervisor approved program modifications.
- Participates in program administrative and clinical committees as assigned.
- Represents agency to the community.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required, associates or bachelors preferred.
- CASAC-T required.
- Two years of experience working with behavioral health and/or substance abuse issues.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License preferred.
Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package Includes:
- Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families.
- Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals.
- Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
- 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
- Company paid short-term disability insurance.
- Company sponsored life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or any other categories, status or activity protected by federal, state or local law.
Salary and hourly compensation ranges are provided in accordance with NYS law and are based on Helio Health's good faith belief of what is accurate at the time of posting. Salary and hourly compensation offers are based on candidate's education level and experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager and program.
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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, 68% are remote, 48% have no call, 54% 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 ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $44k–$50k | Substance Use / Addiction Counselor median $59k (middle half $54k–$70k)50 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$43k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine listings in New York | 101 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All substance use / addiction counselor listings in New York | 807 active | 12,811 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% remote · 48% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $2k sign-on | New York counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment807 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 422 in the last 30 days | 230 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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