R-100982 Substance Abuse Counselor - Calhoun, GA (OTP)

Day in the Life of a Substance Abuse Counselor

Provides individual counseling to highly complex patients
Conducts clinical assessments to appropriately assess patient’s treatment needs
Designs and updates the patient’s treatment plan, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning
Manages assigned caseload and compliance with clinical treatment requirements
Collaborates with nurses and providers to provide holistic treatment services
Facilitates urine drug screening for patients

Schedule and Hours

Early morning schedule with early afternoon out times
Expected hours for this role are 37-40 hours per week
4:45 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday
5:30 AM – 10:30 AM, rotating Saturdays

Education and Experience Requirements

• General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting
  Lived addiction experience is a plus
• One or more of the following certifications/licenses:
  Bachelor's Degree is preferred, but not required.
  CADC, Level I (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Level I)
  CADC II, Level II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, Level II)
  CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
  CAC I (Certified Addiction Counselor I)
  CAC II (Certified Addiction Counselor II)
  MAC (Master Addiction Counselor)
  National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I (NCAC I)
  National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II)
  LPC, LAPC, LMSW

Position Benefits

• Consistent schedule with early in times and out times
  Advancement opportunities. Clear, climbable structure into Counselor levels (1, 2, 3) based on the certification or license held
  Targeted caseload. Caseloads follow state regulations and can range from 40-55 patients
  Opportunity to save lives every day!
• Benefits Package
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  PTO
  Variety of 401K options including a match program with no vesture period
  Annual Continuing Education Allowance (in related field)
  Life Insurance
  Short/Long Term Disability
  Paid maternity/paternity leave
  Mental Health Day Calm subscription for all employees