Substance Abuse Counselor
Action for a Better Community, Inc. • Rochester, NY • Posted July 13, 2026
About the Role
Program: New Directions Location: 33 Chestnut Street Position: Substance Abuse Counselor Hours: 37.5 hrs/wk, 52 weeks/year Salary Range: $35,409 - $48,333 annually
Summary of Responsibilities:
Plans and facilitates group-counseling sessions for clients, including an active caseload of up to thirty (30) individuals. Develops and implements treatment plans for clients. Appropriately provides individual counseling. Advocates and coordinates the treatment needs of clients with collateral entities such as that drug court, parole/probation, halfway houses, etc. Attends and maintains continuing education, training, and other professional activities per state guidelines in order to retain necessary certification (CASAC).
Qualifications/Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor’s Deg...
Summary of Responsibilities:
Plans and facilitates group-counseling sessions for clients, including an active caseload of up to thirty (30) individuals. Develops and implements treatment plans for clients. Appropriately provides individual counseling. Advocates and coordinates the treatment needs of clients with collateral entities such as that drug court, parole/probation, halfway houses, etc. Attends and maintains continuing education, training, and other professional activities per state guidelines in order to retain necessary certification (CASAC).
Qualifications/Education and Experience:
+ Bachelor’s Deg...