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Substance Use Specialist -SOR Substance Use

Access: Supports for Living·New Rochelle, New York

$33 - $33/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 19 days ago
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About the role

Conduct intake assessments and provide individual, group, and family counseling to help patients achieve sobriety and manage substance use behaviors. Develop multidisciplinary treatment plans and maintain detailed clinical records in compliance with regulatory standards.

Do Work That Matters.

In a Culture That Means It.

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.

Why Access?

Because how we work matters just as much as what we do.

At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.

You’ll be part of a team that is: Clear about expectations Supportive and accountable Focused on outcomes that matter to people.

And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.

Location

  • New
  • Rochelle,
  • NY
  • Hours:
  • M-F 9 am to 5 pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)
  • Pay: $32.96 PROS-is a Community Rehabilitation and support program to assist individuals in acquiring and maintaining skills and supports to live successfully in their communities.
  • These include: wellness self-management, benefits and financial management, leisure planning, and skill development to manage symptoms and practice life skills. This program offers intensive rehabilitation services to assist individuals in obtaining specific life roles, and to reduce the risk of relapse, hospitalization, loss of housing, or involvement with the criminal justice system.
  • PRIMARY
  • Functions:
  • Case
  • Management &
  • Counseling: Conduct intake interviews to assess patients' appropriateness for treatment and compile all necessary documentation for service initiation. Complete thorough and accurate Intake Bio-Psycho-Social assessments within the required timeframe, detailing patient history and assessing the influence and effects of dependencies. Develop collaborative relationships with patients in a supportive environment, assisting them in addressing substance use behaviors and achieving sobriety. Utilize age-appropriate interventions tailored to patient needs. Meet with patients according to the treatment plan. Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions. Educate patients on substance abuse, recovery strategies, and relapse prevention. Maintain detailed and timely clinical/counseling records in compliance with The Guidance Center’s policies and all relevant regulations. Develop multidisciplinary treatment plans with clear, realistic goals and objectives. Ensure progress notes accurately reflect treatment plans, goals, objectives, and interventions, completing documentation within the required timeframe. Prepare and submit discharge summaries within the designated period.
  • Compliance &
  • Policy
  • Adherence: Stay informed on changes in agency policies, state and federal laws, and regulatory updates related to clinical treatment and patient care. Communicate clinic policies and regulations effectively to patients and support them in adhering to these guidelines. Maintain strict confidentiality of patient records in accordance with CFR Part 42.
  • Coordination &
  • Collaboration: Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, representing patient needs and contributing to treatment planning. Serve as a liaison between the clinic and external community agencies or governmental organizations to ensure coordinated patient care. Make appropriate referrals to external agencies based on patient needs and treatment goals. Attend and actively participate in weekly group and individual supervision sessions. Accept additional responsibilities as assigned.
  • Teamwork &
  • Professionalism: Support and respect interdisciplinary team decisions regarding patient care. Demonstrate accountability in following through on team decisions and action plans. Maintain a positive and professional demeanor when resolving conflicts. Exhibit sensitivity and awareness of age and gender-specific concerns affecting the patient population served. Assess and respond to crisis situations appropriately, reporting relevant observations to the appropriate staff members. Recognize and respond to signs of child abuse, neglect, and domestic violence, ensuring prompt reporting to the supervisor.
  • Additional
  • Functional /
  • Organizational
  • SUPPORT:Assignments may be determined at a future date
  • Qualifications
  • AND
  • ATTRIBUTES: Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and documentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical standards in substance abuse counseling.
  • Education
  • AND
  • EXPERIENCE: CASAC-T Certification required or CASAC preferred Experience in substance abuse treatment and patient case management preferred. Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations related to substance abuse treatment.
  • Physical
  • CHARACTERISTICS: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case. Must be capable to access multiple story building Able to work in open space floor plan or closed space Must be capable to move throughout work day Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans

Requirements

Requires CASAC-T certification, with CASAC preferred, and experience in substance abuse treatment and case management. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding substance abuse treatment.

  • professional certificate
  • Case Management
  • Counseling
  • Patient Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Intake Assessment
  • Bio-Psycho-Social Assessment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$33 - $33/hr
Location
New Rochelle, New York
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Access: Supports for Living

Rewarding Lives. Healthy Communities. Welcome to an agency that is passionate about supporting the families and communities of the Hudson Valley. We have been evolving services for people facing the challenges of disability and mental illness for over 58 years. Today ...we offer...

Salary listed on 47 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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