Substance Abuse Counselor - Sparta, TN (OBOT)

Day in the Life of a Substance Abuse Counselor

Provides individual counseling to highly complex patients
Conducts clinical assessments to appropriately assess patient’s treatment needs
Designs and updates the patient’s treatment plan, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning
Manages assigned caseload and compliance with clinical treatment requirements
Collaborates with nurses and providers to provide holistic treatment services
Facilitates urine drug screening for patients

Schedule and Hours

Expected hours for this role are 37-40 hours per week.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Education and Experience Requirements

• General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting
  Lived addiction experience is a plus.
• Qualified candidates will hold one or more of the following certifications/licenses:
  LMSW
  LCSW
  LPC
  LADAC

Benefits

• Consistent schedule with early in times and out times
  Advancement opportunities. Clear, climbable structure into Counselor levels (1, 2, 3) based on the certification or license held
• Targeted caseload. Caseloads follow state regulations and can range from 40-55 patients
• We are able to offer necessary training/supervision to those in process of becoming fully certified or licensed
• Opportunity to save lives everyday!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  PTO
  Variety of 401K options including a match program with no vesting period
  Annual Continuing Education Allowance (in related field)
  Life Insurance
  Short/Long Term Disability
  Paid maternity/paternity leave
  Mental Health day
  Calm subscription for all employees