Substance Abuse Counselor

About the role

New Season offers exciting benefits and is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join their team. Founded in 1989, New Season specializes in providing outpatient treatment centers for Opioid Use Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients through individual, group, and family counseling
• Work collaboratively with a treatment team including Medical Director, Program Director, Treatment Services Coordinator, Counselors, and Nurses
• Identify and meet clinical needs of patients and assist in their overall well-being
• Complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork
• Document patient progress through counseling and interactions with groups
• Create and implement individual and group treatment plans
• Provide education on treatment, health issues, and recovery steps
• Perform at least 20 hours of direct patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions
• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification
• Achieve all tasks while acting in the best interests of the program and company

Requirements

• Education/Licensure/Certification: Refer to the state-specific requirements for this position below
• Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment principles and practices

Benefits

• Early morning hours
• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with up to 3% matching
• Referral bonus (up to $2,000)
• Reimbursement for education, licenses, and tuition

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Early morning hours to promote work-life balance