Substance Abuse Counselor - Escambia County

Location: Brewton, Alabama

Salary: $38,000+ depending on degree, experience, and licensure

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, criminal justice, or other mental health-related field
• Ability to become a licensed counselor or secure ADC certification within 30 months of hire

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of community mental health and crisis services for Alabama
• Knowledge of drug court and community resources within the catchment area and Alabama

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling services to individuals with substance use disorders
• Assist with securing inpatient or detox placement for individuals as needed
• Participate in local drug court weekly
• Maintain licensure or ADC certification as required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health Standards
• Work closely with local hospitals, law enforcement, and other community agencies to provide care and de-escalation assistance for individuals with substance abuse and mental health issues in crisis situations
• Provide after-hours crisis on-call services on an agency rotation schedule