Mental Health Counselor at Atlas Search

Mental Health Counselor (CASAC Required) | $30/Hour | Methadone Clinic | New York, NY

Location: New York, NY

Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour

Assignment Type: Ongoing Temporary or Temp-to-Perm

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:15 AM–1:45 PM (or 7:00 AM–2:30 PM, flexible); 1 Saturday per month, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

About the Opportunity

A respected methadone maintenance treatment program (MMTP) clinic in New York, NY is seeking a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Counselor with an active NYS CASAC credential.

Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team including RNs, NPs, and Psych NPs providing clinical substance use disorder treatment, counseling, and essential support in a collaborative, client-centered setting. This position offers competitive pay, a work-life balanced schedule, and the potential for long-term or permanent placement.

Why Candidates Choose This Opportunity

• Competitive hourly pay at $30/hour
• Consistent early weekday hours, finished by mid-afternoon
• Only one Saturday morning shift required per month
• Flexible potential for ongoing temp or temp-to-perm assignment
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact in the lives of high-risk individuals, including those with histories in foster care or mental health
• Bilingual Spanish skills are highly valued

Position Overview

The Mental Health Counselor provides direct clinical care, assessment, and counseling to a high-risk population within a methadone treatment setting. The position involves individual and group counseling, clinical evaluations, treatment planning, and care coordination. You will work closely with medical and mental health professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centered care, while maintaining regular clinical documentation and participating actively in case conferences and team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations
• Lead individual and group counseling sessions for clients in substance use recovery
• Develop, monitor, and update individualized treatment plans
• Maintain compliant, confidential, and timely clinical documentation
• Coordinate treatment and support services with RNs, NPs, Psych NPs, and other staff
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Provide crisis intervention and brief counseling as needed
• Offer education and guidance regarding recovery resources and relapse prevention
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and culturally competent care environment

Requirements

• Active NYS CASAC Certification (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in at least one of the following settings:
• Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program (MMTP) clinic
• Working with a high-risk population
• Working with individuals in foster care or with mental health needs
• Strong clinical, assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Bilingual Spanish skills a huge plus, but not required
• Able to work early morning weekday shifts and one Saturday morning per month
• Commitment to equitable, culturally competent, and multidisciplinary care

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Monday–Friday, 6:15 AM–1:45 PM (or 7:00 AM–2:30 PM; schedule can be discussed)
• One Saturday per month, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Ongoing temporary or temp-to-perm opportunities available
• Onsite position in a Methadone Clinic, New York, NY

Apply Today

If you are a CASAC-certified counselor with at least one year of experience in MMTP, high-risk, foster care, or mental health settings, and you are looking to make a lasting impact within a dedicated treatment team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to learn more!