Substance Abuse Counselor 2 - New Path Treatment Center

Salary Range $36.78 - $36.78 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Education Level Masters Degree

Travel Percentage None

Description

Join Our Team as a Substance Abuse Counselor 2!

Are you passionate about supporting the justice involved population, and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 80,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Substance Abuse Counselor 2 to join the New Path Treatment Center.

Wage: $36.78/hour Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30-4:30, Wednesday 12pm-8pm Location: 175 Fulton Ave, Suite 403 in Hempstead, NY, 11550.

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Substance Abuse Counselor 2 is responsible for providing direct treatment services to clients of the New Path Treatment Center and oversight of interns of the program, and administrative and clinical supervision as needed in the absence of the Program Director.

What Are the Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling sessions tailored to address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues.

• Offer consultation, education, and supportive treatment to family members and significant others involved in the client's recovery process.

• Provide immediate emergency coverage and crisis intervention when necessary to ensure client safety and stability.

• Continuously assess the client's clinical condition, progress, and response to treatment throughout the course of services.

• Utilize the established, individualized recovery plan as the guiding framework for all therapeutic interventions and services provided.

• Work closely with clinical supervision and, where applicable, criminal justice referral sources, to plan long-range recovery goals and identify necessary ancillary (community-based) referral sources for the client's continuing care.

• Document all treatment sessions accurately and promptly, ensuring notes detail the date, type of service, nature of the counseling intervention, session length, and the client's ongoing progress in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Conduct random urine drug screens as a diagnostic and monitoring tool to obtain clinical data to assess the client's progress toward treatment goals.

• Perform all other relevant clinical and administrative duties as assigned by Program Director

• Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration.

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

• LMSW, LCSW, LMHC required

• Master’s Degree in Human Services.

• Minimum of two years of treatment experience in addiction services required.

• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.

What We Offer:

• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.

• We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna in 2024 and 2025.

• Additionally, all employees are eligible to participate in EAC Network’s 401(k) plan, and full-time employees receive a 3% employer contribution after one year of service. EAC employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.