Substance Abuse Counselor

About the Role

Provide substance use screenings, including a diagnosis that ensures eligibility coverage determination that qualifies all consumers to access substance use disorder treatment and recovery services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual counseling sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
• Conduct group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and document as required.
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions.
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow-up assessments, for patients.
• Prepare an individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested.
• May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
• Evaluate patients' needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 4+ years of experience in the counseling field; or
• Bachelor's degree in other field with 6+ years of experience in the counseling field; or
• Master's degree in social or health services field with 2+ years of experience in the counseling field.
• Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

• Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC), Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training (SAC-IT), or Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) licensure or eligibility within 90 days of hire.