Substance Use Floor Counselor

Outreach Development Corp.·Brentwood, New York

$21 - $30/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 17 days ago

Practice for this role

Substance Use Floor Counselor · $21 - $30/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-4% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Brentwood, New York ($21.97/hr, n=61)

69 similar openings in the Brentwood area · median $21.97/hr

$15.90/hr · lowesthighest · $100/hr

this role: $21.00/hrmedian $21.97/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 61 posted behavioral health roles in Brentwood, New York rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 4% below the Brentwood, New York median for behavioral health roles.

The counselor is responsible for providing clinical services, supervision, and support to chemically dependent adults within a residential setting. They facilitate group counseling, manage daily house schedules, and perform crisis interventions while maintaining accurate documentation.

Position: Milieu / Floor Counselor (SAC)

The Milieu/ Floor Counselor is responsible for the delivery and implementation of long term supervision, support and clinical services to a population of chemically dependent adults with co-occurring and mental health problems. The Milieu/ Floor Counselor serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job Scope

Initial and ongoing screening of resident and resident property in accordance with unit procedure.

Facilitate group counseling formats on time and in a professional, ethical and caring manner and documents client’s progress through the use of group notes.

Supervise clients in self-medication (under supervision).

Communicate all pertinent information, incidents and emergencies using the appropriate system including the SAC communication log, incident reports and 24 hour on-call supervisor.

Provide crisis interventions and follow up including documentation of the incident, accident and/or elopement reports.

Overall supervision and management of client population in the facilitation of the daily house schedule.

Other duties as assigned.

Use agency vehicles (15-passenger van, or car) to provide transportation to required appointments

Each role at Outreach has identified production and outcome goals. These goals may be stated as a number or as an outcome within an identified time frame. These goals are intended to provide each job holder the knowledge they need about expected performance. Accomplishments against these goals will be a discussion point in the annual evaluation.

Supervised by

Site Director

Qualifications

1.
CASAC-T; CASAC, or higher preferred.
2.
1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.
3.
1 year of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plus 4.
Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
5.
Excellent organizational and crisis management skills, ability to prioritize competing demands, familiarity with treatment planning 6.
Act as liaison to community-based service providers 7.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CASAC-T, CASAC, or higher certification and possess at least one year of experience working with substance abuse disorders. Strong organizational and crisis management skills are required to effectively support a diverse client population.

professional certificate
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Treatment planning
Group counseling
Crisis intervention
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Case management
Crisis management
Liaison services
Clinical documentation
Substance abuse counseling
Medication supervision

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $21 - $30/hr
Location: Brentwood, New York
Posted: Aug 24, 2026
Application: Employer website

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