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Position OverviewUnited Health Services is looking for a Credentialed Chemical Dependency Counselor to provide compassionate, structured support to individuals navigating substance use recovery. In this role, you’ll manage a caseload of patients, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and coordinating discharge planning. You’ll also actively participate in staffing meetings and supervision sessions to ensure collaborative, high-quality care.

At UHS, Every Connection Matters—especially those that foster healing and hope. This position includes rotating weekend hours and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dedicated behavioral health team. If you're ready to help patients rebuild their lives through connection, trust, and clinical excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

Memorial 4 Inpatient Addiction Medicine (New Horizons), UHS Binghamton General Hospital

Primary Work Shift:

Evening Rotational

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation Range:

$25.27 - $37.90 per hour, depending on experience

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Job Responsibilities:

+ Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all patient interactions and treatment activities in compliance with OASAS regulations and organizational standards.

+ Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify individualized problems across all relevant domains, forming the foundation for treatment planning.

+ Develop personalized treatment plans that address identified issues and incorporate measurable goals aligned with patient needs.

+ Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

+ Demonstrate knowledge of medication-assisted treatment, including dosing protocols, withdrawal management, potential complications, and considerations for special populations such as pregnant patients.

+ Monitor and document patient progress toward treatment goals through detailed progress notes for both individual and group sessions.

+ Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality requirements under OASAS, federal regulations, and HIPAA guidelines.

+ Participate in regular interdisciplinary staff meetings and bi-weekly supervision sessions to review treatment plans, discuss challenging cases, and collaborate on patient care strategies.

+ Coordinate care with external providers and community resources, maintaining communication within the timeframes specified in treatment plans.

+ Stay current with best practices and regulatory changes in substance use disorder treatment to ensure high-quality, compliant care delivery.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

+ Associate degree in applied science in Chemical Dependency or related field; OR two (2) years’ experience working in a chemical dependency setting.​

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

+ Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).

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Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

•Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

•Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

•A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

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About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.