Mental Health Counselor, Askia

About the role

This role is for a Substance Use Counselor who works weekends at Askia, a specialized residential rehabilitation service for substance use patients with co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide brief supportive therapy and facilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Counsel patients individually, in family meetings and in group sessions.
• Work in collaboration with the case manager to execute referrals and linkages to the appropriate level of care.
• Perform crisis prevention, intervention and risk assessments and escalate when necessary.
• Complete required documentation in accordance with agency and DPH/BSAS guidelines.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Participate in individual clinical supervision and accumulate hours toward licensure, if applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or a closely related field required.
• One (1) year experience working in a substance use disorder treatment setting preferred but not required.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company vehicle required.

Qualifications

• Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC, LADC II), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC) preferred.
• Masters in Counseling completed or in progress.
• Masters in Social Work.
• LCSW or LICSW.
• Spanish language capability.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to see and work towards the “big picture.”
• Flexible and able to juggle multiple priorities.

Benefits

The Dimock Center offers a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to employees and the communities they serve. Employees also have access to a range of benefits including:

• Comprehensive health care and education.
• Equitable access to comprehensive health care and education.
• Residential and outpatient treatment for mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders.
• Structured environment with groups, case management services, counseling, and support.
• Resources to address physical health, mental health, finances, housing, employment, and relationship challenges.
• A continuing care plan to manage addiction and sustain abstinence.

Pay

The salary target is $26-$31/hr depending on licensure and experience.

Schedule

This role is expected to work every weekend. Hours may vary though the available shift is 11am-7pm.