Substance Use Counselor (CASAC / CASAC-T)

Victory Recovery Partners is seeking a full-time Substance Use Counselor to join its outpatient recovery team in Hempstead, NY. This role provides individual and group counseling, coordinates patient care, and supports individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment. Counselors work alongside Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Behavioral Health, Wellness, and Psychiatry professionals to deliver comprehensive care.

Additional opportunities are available in Hicksville, Farmingville, Massapequa Park, and Shirley, NY.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload providing individual and group counseling.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and level-of-care screenings.
• Provide case management, crisis intervention, and referrals to on-site MAT and psychiatry teams.
• Develop individualized treatment and discharge plans.
• Maintain accurate, OASAS-compliant clinical documentation in the EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Active CASAC, CASAC-T, CASAC-P, LMSW, MSW, LMHC, or MHC-LP credential.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced caseload and changing priorities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Spanish fluency preferred but not required.
• Supervised work hours and supervision toward full licensure provided for CASAC-T, MHC-LP, MSW, and LMSW professionals.

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees:

• $24–$28 per hour, based on credentials and experience.
• $7,000 sign-on bonus, paid at 6 and 9 months.
• Weekly performance bonuses with additional earning potential.
• Guaranteed hourly pay for 40 hours weekly, regardless of client cancellations or no-shows.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee discounts and referral program.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities into Clinical Supervisor or Program Lead roles.

Work Location

Hempstead, NY – On-site. Additional locations include Hicksville, Farmingville, Massapequa Park, and Shirley, NY.

Employment Type

Full-time – 40 hours per week

About Victory Recovery Partners

Victory Recovery Partners is an outpatient recovery center providing integrated Medication Assisted Treatment, Behavioral Health, Wellness, and Psychiatry services. The organization emphasizes collaborative patient care, professional development, and internal career advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Victory Recovery Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and creating an inclusive workplace for all.

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