Substance Abuse Counselor (Master's Degree Required)
New Season · Montgomery, AL · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Looking for a new opportunity? New Season offers exciting benefits! Take a look at this opportunity to join us in making a powerful impact in your local community! Full benefits available on DAY ONE. Start accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE. Tuition reimbursement opportunities available. Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses available.
Responsibilities
- Work with patients to complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
- Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
- Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
- Identify any clinical/case management needs and work to address those needs.
- Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.
- Perform 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.
- Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Early morning hours (allows for a great work‑life balance)
- Generous PTO – up to 3 weeks accrual starting day one
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short‑ and long‑term disability
- 401(k) with up to 3% company match
- Reimbursement for education, reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc.
- Employee referral bonus (up to $2,000)
Qualifications
Education/Licensure/Certification: Refer to the state‑specific requirements for this position below.
Experience Required: Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required.
Job or State Requirements: Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or similar Human Services.