Substance Abuse Counselor

Description

Career Overview: Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

About the role

Position Overview: Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisted programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction. Substance abuse counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, substance abuse counselor 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 best overall outcome.

Responsibilities

• Counselor will conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Cook up care of assigned patients and present patient status and concerns with treatment team accordingly.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and the development and implementation of patient treatment plans according to State regulatory requirements.
• Provide clinical services and patient care and education and opiate addiction counseling services to patients.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Candidate qualifications

• One of the following qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree or higher in fields like chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with clinical specialization), or a related field with practical experience, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in specified fields and 1 year of clinical experience (1,820 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
  • Associate Degree in specified fields and 2 years of clinical experience (3,640 hours), preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
• A plan is required if the experience is not in this setting.
• Full certification as an addictions counselor from a statewide certification body that is a member of a National certification body or certification by another state government's substance abuse counseling certification board.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records).

What to expect from us

• 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.