Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

About the Role

The Substance Abuse Counselor evaluates clients' chemical dependency, develops individualized interventions, treatment, and recovery plans, and facilitates group and individual counseling sessions within the treatment philosophies and policies of the program. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group chemical dependency counseling
• Assess clients for substance abuse, dependence, and other addictive behaviors
• Perform biopsychosocial and functional assessments for assigned clients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and recovery plans
• Reassess clients throughout their stay to determine their response to care and identify significant changes in condition
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team process by providing and sharing information with the Clinical Director and other team members that contributes to and positively impacts the overall plan of treatment for the client
• Participate in treatment planning and discharge/aftercare planning as appropriate
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Passages guidelines
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and client confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Current CADC, SUDCC, CATC Certification, or equivalent certification/credential required
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Current, valid California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record, as determined by company discretion

Additional Qualifications

• Must successfully complete all applicable pre-employment requirements, including tuberculosis screening, background checks, driving record checks, drug screening, and professional reference checks
• Ongoing screenings and monitoring may be required during employment in accordance with applicable law and company policy
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and holidays, to support the needs of a 24/7/365 healthcare facility

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Robust benefits package, including student loan repayment assistance
• The opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and their families