Substance Use Counselor

About the role

The Substance Use Counselor works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic and rehabilitative services, counseling, case management, and integrated dual-diagnostic treatment. The team addresses all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance use treatment, medication management, physical health treatment, mental health treatment, accessing benefits and entitlements, and other supportive services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service to individuals, implementing initial treatment plans, providing ongoing therapy, updating treatment plans, continuing stay reviews, counseling case management, and providing crisis intervention services and referrals if needed.
• Provide assigned group sessions weekly.
• Provide HIV counseling and testing services as required.
• Monitor toxicology screens and work with the Medical Department to adjust privileges according to client track records.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings according to program standards.
• Participate in regular supervision from the Clinical Supervisor, seeking additional supervision when necessary.
• Coordinate and link with community agencies.
• Maintain client records using electronic medical records.
• Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be certified as an ICB Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC).
• If not CADC certified, must obtain certification within the first two years of employment or be terminated for not being able to perform their services.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Individuals with a high school diploma and substance abuse experience may also be considered.

Qualifications

• Good listening, interpersonal, and counseling skills.
• Ability to tailor communication styles in order to make the client feel comfortable.
• Initiative, ability to think of the big picture.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Pharmacology of acute, chronic, and withdrawal effects of drug use.
• Understanding of/able to interpret results of urine screens and toxicology tests.
• Understanding HIV, Hepatitis, TB, and other infectious diseases of this population.
• Understanding of mental illness issues of this population.
• Understanding of internal and external medical and supportive services.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity.
• Fast, accurate documentation skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO (Paid time off)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities

Pay

Dependent on certification and experience, salary range: $35,000 to $42,000.

Schedule

Full-time, hourly, non-exempt.