Cayuga Health System·City of Ithaca, New York
The Primary Addiction Counselor provides research-based assessment, counseling, and case management services for clients and their families. Responsibilities include conducting therapy sessions, managing clinical documentation, and collaborating with community partners to ensure holistic care.
Primary Addiction Counselor- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services Ithaca Outpatient Clinic- Full Time- Days
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Centralus Health, an affiliation of Arnot Health and Cayuga Health, is focused on our region's changing needs and your wellbeing.
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The Primary Addiction Counselor(PAC) is responsible for positive, collaborative relationships with clients, their families, the CARS' team and community partners. The PAC provides research-based assessment, counseling (individual, family, and group), crisis and clinical interventions, and case management services, including discharge planning, while assuring regulatory compliance.
Standard rate of $24.00 to $30.00 per hour
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Requires a Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field with a total of 4 years of combined education and SUD experience, plus QHP status. A Master's degree with 4+ years of experience is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.