Addiction Counselor, Evenings/Weekends, FT/PT

Main Function

Utilize experiences and training to support those in treatment of and recovery from substance abuse disorders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Affirming care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning clients.
• Aid case managers in connecting patients to community support and services.
• Provide non-clinical crisis support and educate on recovery pathways.
• Share personal or past experiences about addiction and recovery.
• Outreach to patients to reinforce treatment importance and increase retention.
• Use EMR to document services and information provided.
• Educate Seafield staff on new recovery trends and resources.
• Promote Seafield in the recovery community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competency Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• EMR documentation and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of addiction and recovery.
• Proficient in computer usage, including EMR, Microsoft Outlook, and other systems.

Education and Qualifications

• CRPA, CRPA-P, or CRPA-P Eligible.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of 46 hours of required Recovery Peer Advocate training (advocacy, mentoring and education, recovery and wellness, and ethical responsibility).

Benefits

- Generous Paid Time Off Policy - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Flexible Spending Account - Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost) - Voluntary Life Insurance - Other Voluntary Benefits - Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses - Employee Assistance Program - Retirement Program (401k) - 8 Paid Holidays