Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Hackensack, NJ

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Concern for Independent Living
Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
14 days ago

Concern for Independent Living
Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
14 days ago

. • Teaching coping mechanisms and relapse prevention skills • Leading group/individual educational and group support sessions • Making referrals to support groups within the community • Conducting...

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Addictions Counselor LCSW/CADC

SENIOR CARE THERAPY
East Orange, NJ (11 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
10 days ago

East Orange, NJ (11 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
10 days ago

Addictions Counselor - Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW/CADC Are you passionate about working with an underserved and rewarding population?...

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Addictions Counselor LPC/CADC

SENIOR CARE THERAPY
East Orange, NJ (11 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
13 days ago

East Orange, NJ (11 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
13 days ago

Addictions Counselor - Licensed Professional Counselor LPC/CADC Are you passionate about working with an underserved and rewarding population?...

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Addictions Counselor 2 (Kingsboro ATC)

State of New York
Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
2 days ago

Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
2 days ago

Provides individual and group therapy and facilitates a variety of clinical activities. Presents/conducts lectures, videos, psycho-educational groups, and specialty groups....

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Substance Misuse Counselor

New York City, NY
Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
2 days ago

Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
2 days ago

Preferred Skills A valid CASAC issued by the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Experience working directly with emerging adults (18-21), or adults in a group, community, educational...

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Addictions Counselor 1, (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P26174

NYS Governor's Office of Employee Relations
New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
4 days ago

New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
4 days ago

Abuse Counselor (CASAC), CASAC Level 2, CASAC-Advanced Counselor, or CASAC Master Counselor in New York State....

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Addictions Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P26173

New York State
New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
4 days ago

New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
4 days ago

Date Posted01/09/26 Applications Due04/03/26 Vacancy ID206980 How to Apply NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleAddictions Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P26173...

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Addictions Counselor Assistant - HOURLY (Russell E. Blaisdell ATC)

State of New York
Orangeburg, NY (12 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
6 days ago

Orangeburg, NY (12 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
6 days ago

treatment setting; or an associate's degree in a human services field; or current registration as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)-Trainee or CASAC-Provisional in New...

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Addictions Counselor 1 (Kingsboro ATC)

State of New York
Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
6 days ago

Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
6 days ago

Provides individual and group therapy and facilitates a variety of clinical activities including facilitating recreational activities as needed....

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Addictions Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P26173

State of New York
Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
6 days ago

Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
6 days ago

Conducting individual and group counseling sessions. Monitoring and reporting on individuals' progress and maintaining records....

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Addictions Counselor 1, (NY HELPS), Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, P26174

State of New York
Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
6 days ago

Brooklyn, NY (13 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
6 days ago

Abuse Counselor (CASAC), CASAC Level 2, CASAC-Advanced Counselor, or CASAC Master Counselor in New York State....

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Addictions Counselor 2 (NY HELPS), Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, P26131

State of New York
Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
6 days ago

Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
6 days ago

Conducting individual and group counseling sessions. Monitoring and reporting on individuals' progress and maintaining records....

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Addictions Counselor 2 (Creedmoor ATC) (NY HELPS)

State of New York
Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
8 days ago

Queens Village, NY (18 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
8 days ago

Facilitating individual and group therapy, educational presentations, and related tasks in support of quality client care and the total therapeutic environment....

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Substance Use Specialist (IMT)

Goddard Riverside Community Center
New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
14 days ago

New York, NY (9 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
14 days ago

Position Summary: The Substance Use Specialist is responsible for providing counseling, case management services and daily support regarding substance abuse and co-occurring issues....

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Substance Abuse Counselor

Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Newark
Cranford, NJ (20 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
24 days ago

Cranford, NJ (20 miles from Hackensack, NJ)
24 days ago

We are currently seeking a Per Diem Substance Abuse Counselor for our Mount Carmel Guild Substance Use program in Cranford, NJ....

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Demographic Data for Hackensack, NJ

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Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Hackensack, NJ

Local

National

Total Population

46,030

Number of Businesses

2,252

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs in Hackensack, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Substance Abuse Counselor positions.

Highest Education Level

Substance Abuse Counselors in Hackensack, NJ offer the following education background

Master's Degree

55.2%

Bachelor's Degree

24.2%

Doctorate Degree

8.4%

Associate's Degree

5.3%

Vocational Degree or Certification

3.5%

High School or GED

2.8%

Some College

0.4%

Some High School

0.1%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Substance Abuse Counselors in Hackensack, NJ

4-6 years

31.4%

10+ years

23.7%

Less than 1 year

23.7%

1-2 years

10.9%

2-4 years

10.1%

None

0.3%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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