Substance Abuse Counselor (Hold Bachelor's degree and KY TCADC or CADC)

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.
• Create and update patient psychosocial and individualized treatment plans within the required time frame.
• Identify and address any clinical or case management needs.
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Conduct at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions.
• Educate patients in 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 honoring, supporting, and protecting the proprietary data and rights of the company.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or related field of study.
• You must also have a TCADC training status from Kentucky and obtain your certification within 3 years of hire.
• Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required.