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Substance Abuse Counselor (Part-Time)

Behavioral Health Group - BHG · Staunton, VA · 3 wk ago
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About the role

The role involves alcohol and drug abuse counseling, mental health counseling, and supervision for those seeking to become certified substance abuse counselors. The counselor is responsible for developing treatment plans, maintaining patient records, and coordinating care with other providers.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions on a regular basis per state regulation, or as part of the individual treatment plan
  • Mental health counseling may be provided based on program and qualifications of clinician
  • Provide services according to the required hours, which may vary depending on services
  • Conduct group counseling sessions as required
  • Orient patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures
  • Collect available social, educational, economic, and vocational information to be used as part of the assessment process
  • Implement or revise patient treatment plans with the patient as required by state regulation and record a review of the patient’s progress according to BHG policy
  • Maintain patient records that are complete, comprehensive and well organized
  • Submit records for periodic review as requested by supervisory team
  • Document all patient contacts. If other team members provide services to the patient, the assigned counselor is responsible for seeing that such contacts are documented in the patient’s chart
  • Aid in the implementation of new programs into patient treatment
  • Advise the Program Director of problems encountered with caseload management and schedules
  • Attend weekly treatment team meetings prepared to both lead the discussion where appropriate and discuss his/her assigned individual patient caseload
  • Provide in-service training to counselors and other treatment center team members as needed
  • Maintain a basic understanding of alcohol/drug abuse and addiction. Additionally, stay up to date on current drug abuse and treatment information, especially current trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatment
  • Provide intake/readmission services, including several weeks of supportive follow-up counseling for new patients until their assignment to a primary counselor
  • Provide, monitor, and document follow-up calls/contact to all discharging patients for at least 30 days
  • Provide, support, and assist in crisis intervention services to patients assigned to other counselors when their primary counselor is unavailable
  • Coordinate care with other community providers as needed
  • Meet BHG attendance standards and be present and ready for work at the beginning of established work schedule
  • Report any work-related injury or illness, or workplace hazards or security issues immediately to supervisor
  • Perform OBOT services as required
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisory team

Requirements

  • Must have a Bachelors or Masters in Human Services or related field
  • CSAC-S, CSAC, Resident in Counseling, or Supervisee in Social Work required
  • Will offer supervision hours to earn a CSAC certification

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Master’s degree in a related field may be required with expanded job duties
  • CSAC (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor)
  • CSAC–S (Certified Substance Abuse Counselor – Supervisor)
  • LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
  • LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
  • LMFT (License Marriage and Family Therapist)

Skills

  • High integrity
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Sound judgment
  • Efficient
  • Self-starter
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
  • Must be able to react quickly and make effective decisions
  • Demonstrate basic computer/word processing skills
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge and skill in the use of typical office equipment such as calculator, fax machine, copier, computer, telephone, and computer programs
  • Have sufficient knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community

Benefits

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off, holidays, and personal needs. Benefit from flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.
Investment in Your Growth: Prioritize your development with role-based training and advancement opportunities.
Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from three benefits programs, including health, life, vision, and dental insurance. Enjoy tuition reimbursement and 401K plan with discretionary match.
Recognition and Rewards: Experience competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and incentives for certifications or licenses.
Employee Perks: Access exclusive discounts on various services and entertainment options, and benefit from our Employee Assistance Program and self-care series.

Pay

$22.00 + Bonus Structure

Schedule

Not specified

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