Substance Abuse Counselor

Responsibilities

• Assists patients through medically assisted treatments and offers techniques for handling opioid addiction.
• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies.
• Evaluates patients' progress during counseling and collaborates with doctors, nurses, and other counselors to assist patients in achieving overall outcomes.
• Facilitates, establishes, and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan.
• Completes bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Develops aftercare and discharge plans.
• Ensures efficient and effective delivery of counseling services to all patients in a trauma-informed manner.
• Performs other related duties as determined by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field.
• Must be certified as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of West Virginia.
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals is preferred.
• Demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward the patient population.
• Understanding of an EMR system (electronic medical records).
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check required.

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 the counselor career path.
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals' lives.