Substance Abuse Specialist

About the role

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team at our ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team in Copiague, NY.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic groups and individual interventions to assist members in growth and recovery.
• Responsible for substance abuse treatment in program.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Complete all required documentation within a 48-hour period and complies with program and OASAS regulations.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling or related field preferred.
• NYS licensed preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment.
• A valid and clean NY State driver license, fingerprinting, criminal record check, and approval from OASAS.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM App Subscription
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Supplemental Accident, Illness, and Hospitalization Insurance
• Supplemental Pet Insurance
• Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay

• $50,000 annually

Schedule

• Flexible Work Schedules