Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Location: City of Binghamton

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** Position Overview
** United Health Services is looking for a Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor to provide compassionate, structured support to individuals navigating substance use recovery. In this role, you’ll manage a caseload of patients, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and coordinating discharge planning. You’ll also actively participate in staffing meetings and supervision sessions to ensure collaborative, high-quality care.
At UHS, Every Connection Matters—especially those that foster healing and hope. This position includes rotating weekend hours and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dedicated behavioral health team. If you're ready to help patients rebuild their lives through connection, trust, and clinical excellence, we encourage you to apply.
** Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
** Memorial 4 Inpatient Addiction Medicine (New Horizons), UHS Binghamton General Hospital
** Primary

Work Shift:

** Evening Rotational
** Regular Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Compensation Range:**$25.27 - $37.90 per hour, depending on experience-----#
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* Job Responsibilities:

*** Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all patient interactions and treatment activities in compliance with OASAS regulations and organizational standards.
* Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify individualized problems across all relevant domains, forming the foundation for treatment planning.
* Develop personalized treatment plans that address identified issues and incorporate measurable goals aligned with patient needs.
* Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
* Demonstrate knowledge of medication-assisted treatment, including dosing protocols, withdrawal management, potential complications, and considerations for special populations such as pregnant patients.
* Monitor and document patient progress toward treatment goals through detailed progress notes for both individual and group sessions.
* Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality requirements under OASAS, federal regulations, and HIPAA guidelines.
* Participate in regular interdisciplinary staff meetings and bi-weekly supervision sessions to review treatment plans, discuss challenging cases, and collaborate on patient care strategies.
* Coordinate care with external providers and community resources, maintaining communication within the time frames specified in treatment plans.
* Stay current with best practices and regulatory changes in substance use disorder treatment to ensure high-quality, compliant care delivery.#
** Position

Qualifications:

**** Minimum

Required:

*** Associate degree in applied science in Chemical Dependency or related field; OR two (2) years’ experience working in a chemical dependency setting.
**** License/Certification
**** Minimum

Required:

* Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).

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** Why You’ll Love Working at UHS
** At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.
** A Culture of Connection** – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
** Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family** – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after…