Counselor Assistant

About the role

This position assists clients in an AOD Inpatient setting with case management, individual and group counseling, and recovery support services.

Responsibilities

• Assist counselors with treatment goals and connect clients to community resources.
• Aid in creating and implementing service plans for clients during treatment and aftercare.
• Enforce program guidelines and assist supervisors in daily activities, policy development, and record maintenance.
• Collaborate with counselors and community resources to support client recovery and reduce recidivism and relapse.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or above from an accredited college in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services), or a related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services), or a related field.
• Associate Degree from an accredited college in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services), or a related field.

Qualifications

Act 33/34 and a high degree of ethics are required.