Substance Abuse Counselor - Columbia - Grant Funded

Location: New York

## Substance Abuse Counselor
- Columbia
- Grant Funded Apply:
Ambulatory NYP/CU:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 17, 2026 (11 days left to apply):
## Location New York, New York## ##

Shift: Day (United States of America)## ##

Description:

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** Experience a Mission-Driven Career**##
** Empower Healing. Promote Recovery. Transform Live
** s  Ranked as one of the top ranked New York hospital by U.S. News & World Report, New York-Presbyterian (NYP) has a long tradition of bringing hope, health and healing to our communities. NYP’s commitment to addressing the specific needs of its local communities shines brightly through the work of its Ambulatory Care Network (ACN) and Division of Community and Population Health (DCPH).  

The ACN and DCPH is comprised of 14 primary care sites, seven school-based health centers, 13 mental health school-based programs, and over 60 specialty practices. It also oversees over 20 community programs, including a NYS Health Home Program. The Comprehensive Health Program (CHP), the site of this position, is a center of excellence for HIV treatment and prevention as well as sexually transmitted infections and general infectious diseases.  

To address social determinants of health and mitigate risk for poor outcomes among vulnerable populations, CHP has embraced comprehensive care coordination strategies and practices multidisciplinary, team-based care including integrated behavioral health services, intense care coordination and primary care. Patients are cared for by a team of multidisciplinary providers (care coordinators, SW, RN and primary care provider) and are offered Health Home enrolment as part of this comprehensive care.  

NYS’ Health Home programs are designed to address complex and high-cost medical conditions and to address medical, behavioral and social needs comprehensively. Care teams work collaboratively to develop patient-centered care plans that empower patients to be an active participant in his/her health care.  
** Substance Abuse Counselor
- Columbia
- Grant Funded
** The Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) at the New York Presbyterian Hospital is part of the Comprehensive Health Program (CHP) interdisciplinary treatment team. The CASAC’s primary function is to provide comprehensive counseling to alcohol/substance dependent patients. This is accomplished by performing a complete assessment of each patient, identifying areas of need, developing individualized treatment plans and evaluating effectiveness of treatment. As well, the CASAC promotes a variety of harm reduction strategies and helps coordinate referrals to community-based organizations that work to promote health, and positive long-term outcomes.

Join our highly motivated, dedicated healthcare team and serve as a critical important treatment specialist and care coordinator for our patients.

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* Working Hours:

*** 10am – 6pm  Monday – Friday, no weekends or evenings  
** Preferred Criteria:
*** A comprehensive knowledge of substance use and chemical dependency
* Bilingual Spanish
* CASAC-T (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Trainee), CASAC-P , or CASAC certification  
** Required Criteria:
*** Bachelor’s degree
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong organizational, writing and analytical skills
* Minimum of 100 hours of counseling

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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* New York-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
*** Salary Range:**$29.36-$31.47/Hourly