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. Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses are also available.

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 assist in their overall well-being.
• Complete patient intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
• Create and update patient psychosocial and individualized treatment plans within the required timeframe.
• Identify and address any clinical or case management needs.
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as needed.
• Provide at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions.
• Educate patients on all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues, and steps to recovery.
• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.
• Achieve the best interests of the program and company while protecting the proprietary data and rights of the company.

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.