Substance Use Disorder - SUD Counselor - Albany Discovery

Benefits

• Salary non‑exempt, $50,000–$61,000 per year
• Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, evenings required
• 100% Employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off, holidays, paid training and continuing education
• Signing bonus $3,500 ($1,500 on first paycheck, $2,000 after six months)

• Manages client flow in the Albany office with minimal supervision
• Manages all aspects of a case from entry to discharge
• Evaluates patients’ physical and mental behaviors
• Develops appropriate treatment and recovery plans
• Facilitates individual and group therapy sessions
• Monitors patients over time to assess treatment progress
• Collaborates with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, and other agencies as appropriate
• Identifies behaviors that interfere with treatment
• Assists primary caregivers in managing addiction‑related behavior

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I or II (CADC‑I or CADC‑II)
• Previous experience treating substance use disorders
• Application of SAMHSA best practice indicators
• In‑depth knowledge of drug and alcohol testing and monitoring treatment plans
• Self‑starter, able to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and compassionate nature
• Ability to work evenings

• Associate degree in chemical dependency counseling or bachelor’s degree with coursework in chemical dependency
• Experience with electronic health record systems such as Carelogic
• Experience with co‑occurring mental health disorders
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Veterans and individuals with lived experience of substance use disorder and/or criminal justice involvement are encouraged to apply.