--- title: Outpatient Addiction Counselor QHP description: Addictions Care Center of Albany is hiring for the Outpatient Addiction Counselor QHP role in Albany, NY. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/outpatient-addiction-counselor-qhp-at-theacca-01a0d6bb-3ea4-7b16-a098-7c82816827e3 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Addictions Care Center of Albany as Outpatient Addiction Counselor QHP in Albany, NY. Pays $32–$36 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/o785j7.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Addictions Care Center of Albany | | **Location** | Albany, NY | | **Salary** | $32/hr - $36/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 24, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Addictions Care Center of Albany. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Addictions Care Center of Albany. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $51,000 – $67,000 a year (median $58,000). ## Description **Outpatient Addiction Counselor – QHP (LMHC/LMSW)** **Make a Difference in Recovery** Are you a **QHP** who is passionate about helping individuals and families affected by substance use? We are looking for a **compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Outpatient Addiction Counselor** to join our team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working in a supportive, collaborative outpatient treatment environment. The ideal candidate will have experience providing substance use counseling and be comfortable providing both individual and group counseling, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, coordinating services, and maintaining clinical documentation. **What You'll Do** - Provide individual and group counseling to clients receiving outpatient substance use treatment. - Conduct screenings, assessments, and ongoing clinical evaluations. - Develop and update individualized treatment plans. - Maintain a caseload of up to 35 clients. - Provide counseling services to adolescent clients within the scope of credentials and applicable regulations. - Coordinate care and make appropriate referrals to medical, mental health, social service, and community resources. - Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the agency's EMR system. - Collaborate with the clinical team regarding treatment planning, case coordination, and client progress. - Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, trainings, and committees. - Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive treatment environment. - Build positive professional relationships with clients, families, coworkers, referral sources, and community providers. - Follow all agency policies, procedures, and applicable state and regulatory requirements. - Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education. - Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director. **What We're Looking For** **Required:** - **Qualified Health Professional License (QHP – LMHC / LMSW)** - Experience providing substance use counseling - Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills - Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team **Preferred:** - **3+ years of counseling experience**, preferably in an OASAS licensed outpatient substance use treatment program - Experience working with individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders - Experience with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office **What We Offer** We value the people who provide care to our clients. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: - **13 Paid Holidays** - **Paid Lunch** - **Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)** - **Health Insurance** - **Dental Insurance** - **Vision Insurance** - **Supplemental Insurance Options** - **Agency-Paid Life Insurance** - **Matching 403(b) Retirement Plan** - **Employee Discount Program** - **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** - **Payday Raffle & Employee Appreciation Perks** **Why Join Us?** You'll be joining an organization committed to providing quality services and supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery. We believe in supporting our employees just as much as we support the people we serve. 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