Addiction Recovery Jobs by Location
Addiction recovery jobs are located through national directories and state agency portals that support location-based searches when a specific city or zip code is entered.
National Directories for Recovery Roles
The American Society of Addiction Medicine maintains a job board that lists openings across the United States, including remote, part-time, and full-time positions in counseling and nursing. Users can browse listings for addiction counselors and filter results by desired location or schedule.
New York State Opportunities
The New York Office of Addiction Services and Supports posts employment listings for roles that deliver addiction services to state residents. Administrative offices can be reached at the contact number provided on the site for further details on current vacancies.
UConnectCare, a nonprofit provider in western New York, lists multiple full-time positions with hourly pay ranges. Transportation coordinator roles pay $17 to $18 per hour and require a valid New York driver’s license plus ongoing drug screenings. Residential peer recovery advocate positions also pay $17 to $18 per hour and require or expect a CRPA credential within twelve months. Kitchen staff roles pay $16.50 to $18 per hour and involve food service duties at residential sites in Albion and Batavia.
Application Requirements at UConnectCare
All candidates must submit a completed employment application, pass a background check, and complete post-offer drug screening. Positions are grant-funded in some cases and require applicants to remain addiction-free, including tobacco. Mandated reporter responsibilities apply to many direct-care roles.
Arkansas Listings
The Arkansas Substance Abuse Certification Board maintains a page that aggregates job openings statewide. Recent postings include clinical director positions at facilities such as SOZO Addiction Recovery Center that oversee residential, PHP, and IOP services and require an active Arkansas clinical license plus substance use disorder treatment experience.
Additional Regional Employers
Aspire of WNY posts full-time, part-time, and relief positions in the Buffalo area and directs applicants to contact its human resources team for assistance. Las Cruces Recovery Center lists openings for addiction counselors and medical staff in New Mexico.
Steps to Locate Positions Near You
Enter a zip code or city into the search filters on the ASAM job board or state-specific sites to surface nearby listings. Review each posting for required credentials, such as CRPA certification or state clinical licenses, and note application instructions that often include email submission of resumes and cover letters.
Common Qualifications Across Listings
Many roles require at least a high school diploma or GED, with preference given to candidates holding or eligible for addiction-specific credentials. Valid driver’s licenses and reliable transportation appear repeatedly as prerequisites for client-facing positions. Pre-employment screenings and ongoing compliance with agency policies are standard.
Sources
- Jobs | Office of Addiction Services and Supports - NY.Gov
- Job Openings Everywhere
- Rewarding Local Employment Opportunities and Careers
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