Substance Abuse Counselor

About the role

New Season offers exciting benefits including full benefits available on DAY ONE, up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients with individual, group, and/or family counseling.
• Work with a collaborative treatment team consisting of the Medical Director, Program Director, Treatment Services Coordinator, Counselors, and Nurses to identify and meet the clinical needs of the patient and to assist in their overall well-being.
• Complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
• Develop and implement individual, group, and family counseling plans.
• Identify and address clinical/case management needs.
• Perform at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions.
• Educate patients on treatment, health issues, and steps to recovery.
• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.
• Achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications

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