Substance Use Counselor
FORTUNE SOCIETY INCNew York, New York, United States
Posted February 2, 2026
55 - 60 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Fortune Society Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to facilitating successful reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals while advancing alternatives to incarceration. Its comprehensive services—ranging from employment, housing, and health support to education, mental health, and substance abuse treatment—are tailored to each participant’s unique needs. By believing in the transformative power of individuals, the organization builds lives through hands‑on service programs and drives systemic change through education and advocacy. This dual focus on individualized support and policy reform distinguishes the Fortune Society as a leader in creating fair, humane, and rehabilitative correctional environments.
Job Description
The Substance Use Counselor provides ongoing substance use counseling and potentially mental health counseling to clients with histories of criminal justice involvement in a Fortune Society managed transitional housing residence. The role involves individual and group counseling services through Fortune’s OASAS-licensed 822 substance use outpatient clinic.
Requirements
- CASAC-T or CASAC required
- Certifications in Thinking For Change and Seeking Strength preferred
- Experience with counseling substance use clients required
- Ability to work independently with off-site supervision required
- Experience in dealing with either psychiatric issues, trauma or incarceration
- Excellent client-engagement and counseling skills
- Excellent clinical documentation and time management skills
- Strong computer skills, particularly in electronic health records
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan