Substance Abuse Counselor (Bilingual)

Outreach Development Corp.·Brentwood, New York

$25 - $28/hrPart Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Substance Abuse Counselor (Bilingual) · $25 - $28/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+15% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Brentwood, New York ($21.74/hr, n=64)

71 similar openings in the Brentwood area · median $21.74/hr

$15.90/hr · lowesthighest · $85.00/hr

this role: $25.00/hrmedian $21.74/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 64 posted behavioral health roles in Brentwood, New York rates. This role sits in the 60th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 15% above the Brentwood, New York median for behavioral health roles.

The counselor is responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, group, and family counseling services. They also manage caseloads and represent the organization to outside agencies to facilitate referrals and community engagement.

Position: Substance Abuse Counselor

The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for the delivery of direct services in a substance abuse treatment setting as well as representing Outreach to outside agencies in a professional manner in order to increase referrals. This role is dually responsible for recruitment and engagement of women in need of treatment, maintaining communication with outside referral sources and direct services, and assessed for treatment in the community.

Essential Duties

Conducts assessments, intakes and participates in level of care determinations by gathering appropriate data, orienting client to his/her rights and responsibilities and program expectations.
Completes necessary administrative procedures for admission to treatment and, as appropriate, assists in development of treatment plan.
Facilitates admission/referral to other programs or agencies for clients in need of services not offered at Unit.
Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services in a professional, ethical and competent manner.
Manages all aspects of assigned caseload during treatment, with special attention to appropriate levels of care and appropriate clinical interventions.
Provide backup coverage in the event of other clinical staff absences.
Complete all needed documentation and reports in a timely manner. Informs Program leadership (Director, Asst. Director, and/or Coordinator) of any problems or anticipated inability to meet deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

CASAC, CASAC-T, CRC, LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, LCSW or higher preferred.
Experience working in 822 clinics, as well as community outreach preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Flexibility in scheduling, if needed.

Position Status

This is a part-time position.

Tuesday

3pm - 9pm
Wednesday: 1pm - 9pm

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $25 - $28/hr
Location: Brentwood, New York
Posted: Aug 4, 2026
Application: Employer website

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