Substance Abuse Counselor

Description

The Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisted programs and offering techniques for handling opioid use disorder. The counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, counselors will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy. Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for the best overall outcome.

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients through medically assisted programs and offers techniques for handling opioid use disorder.
• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.
• Completes bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Provides individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinates all services throughout treatment.
• Involves families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible.
• Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects.
• Performs other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have a LCAS or CADC in the state of North Carolina.
• Previous experience working with Medically Assisted Treatment addiction patients for at least one year preferred.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• The ideal candidate will be personable, adaptable & coachable. Have the ability to identify with patients' struggle and have a passion for this career path!

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life