RES HOME CARE·Town of Islip, New York
Provide individualized assessment, treatment planning, and recovery support to TBI Waiver participants. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop strategies addressing cognitive and behavioral challenges following brain injuries.
Substance Abuse Counselor RES Home Care is seeking a compassionate, experienced Substance Abuse Counselor to provide specialized community-based services through the NYS Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver Program. This rewarding position focuses on helping individuals whose substance use challenges are directly related to the effects of traumatic brain injury, empowering them to live safely and successfully in their communities.
This job is suitable for someone who is reliable, sociable, innovative, a team player, and well-organized.
Job Type: Full-time
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides individualized assessment, treatment planning, counseling, education, relapse prevention, and recovery support to TBI Waiver participants. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, the counselor develops person-centered strategies that address the unique cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and environmental challenges experienced following a traumatic brain injury.
Candidate must possess Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in good standing AND · Bachelor’s degree in psychology · Bachelor’s degree in social work · Special Education Degree or Rehabilitation Counseling AND Two years of experience working with individuals who have traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, neurological disorders, or cognitive impairments; or providing services to individuals with a history of substance abuse.
Salary Range: 50,000-55,000
Please check out our website for more information ~ www.reshomecareli.com
https://RESHRPORTAL.COM/FORMS/019F6624-9BA5-755A-8397-324C3545A378
Must hold a CASAC credential and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or Rehabilitation Counseling. Requires two years of experience working with individuals with brain injuries, neurological disorders, or substance abuse history.
Market context
In New York, Substance Abuse Counselors are often sought in community health, behavioral health, and harm-reduction settings, where experience with substance use and HIV services is especially relevant. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a CASAC-T or a related bachelor’s degree, plus hands-on experience in client support and recovery-focused care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and tailor your application to show direct harm-reduction experience and certification status.
