Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Use Counselor

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Use Counselor

Join to apply for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Use Counselor role at CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc

Hempstead, NY – $62,500–$80,000 per year.

Utilizes various professional activities, under supervision, which serve the treatment needs of the client.

Sign‑on bonus: $2,500 provided the employee remains in the role for 6 full months.

Bachelor's Degree preferred;
High School Diploma required.

Prior successful field work experience under proper supervision.

• Gathers sufficient information for each client to make a diagnostic assessment necessary to determine assignment priorities and treatment plan or referral to the treatment resources in the community.
• Provides individual intervention to adults, adolescents, and children with the full range of DSM diagnoses, including both mental health and substance use disorders, in an acute care, outpatient setting.
• Shares information about the Agency and its services to help clients and other interested citizens participate in treatment decisions, set appropriate goals and better understand the functions of the center.
• Helps clients become effective consumers of mental health and substance abuse services through information sharing, empowerment and transcendence of the stigma associated with those services.
• Regularly assesses with supervisor the progress of the client's treatment and is open to recommendations for improvement.
• Assists clients in developing appropriate expectations from treatment.
• Participates in all required internal and external meetings that appropriately represent the needs of the client and the Agency.
• Utilizes and understands the value of supervision which increases practice skills, promotes better service for the client and preserves accountability to the Agency.
• Facilitates sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision‑making and to keep clients informed of progress.
• Completes QI Training during onboarding and participates in QI refresher training as needed.
• Cultivates a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences.
• Adheres to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• $0 deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan – 90% Employer‑Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Employee benefits and perks including discounts to Broadway shows and more
• 5 Personal Days, 10‑20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company‑Paid Holidays annually

CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment.