Senior Substance Abuse Counselor (DOH/TURQ #12530)

Salary

• $24.16 - $36.24 Hourly
• $50,248 - $75,372 Annually

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

About the Role

This job exists to provide support to patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting who are working toward recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. This position is responsible for conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, providing in-person and telehealth educational groups, and case management within a multi-disciplinary hospital that treats individuals with substance use disorders in an inpatient and outpatient setting. This position will provide optimum counseling, intervention and treatment services to high-risk drug and alcohol addicted patients at Turquoise Lodge. Incumbent may also provide service to patients with dual diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments
• Create treatment plans
• Provide in-person and telehealth educational groups
• Provide case management
• Offer counseling, intervention, and treatment services
• Support patients with dual diagnosis

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Human Services or Social Services Counseling
• Two (2) years of experience in mental health, substance abuse counseling, and/or behavioral disorder counseling environment
• Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience

Qualifications

• Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA)
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or higher

Skills

• Excellent time management skills
• Self-starter
• Able to handle disruptive patients and de-escalate situations
• Team player

Benefits

Pre-employment and random testing for alcohol and/or drugs in accordance with federal and state law, rules, and regulations. Nationwide criminal background check pending results. Valid Driver's License and Defensive Driving Course Certification required. Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Employment Requirements

• Licenses as per state requirements
• Safety-sensitive position

Working Conditions

• Acute care hospital and office setting
• Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage
• Lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required
• Exposure to potentially violent patients in volatile situations requiring crisis interventions
• Some travel with the occasional overnight stay may be required

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.