Substance Use Counselor

Responsibilities

• Provide group counseling services to assigned clients.
• Provide individual counseling services to assigned clients.
• As assigned assist in the review and evaluations of intakes and assessments.
• As assigned assist in the formulation of individualized rehabilitation plans for clients.
• As assigned, serve as a member of the client’s interdisciplinary team.
• Provide group education services to the clients as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Provide information and education services to individuals, civic and professional groups as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
• Complete written reports to referral sources as needed and in a timely manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Maintain and improve professional competencies through in-services training and other educational activities.
• Follow agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedures Manual.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or social work field with ability for state licensure.
• Or, met the criteria for Certification as a Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRAADC), Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC), or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC).
• Prior work experiences with addiction and mental health populations are preferred, whether through employment history or higher education internships.