Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Description

Career Opportunities

Position Overview

Suspected Substance Abuse Counselors will be responsible for assisting patients through medically assisted programs and providing techniques for managing opioid addiction. Counselors conduct both group and individual sessions to support crisis management and coping strategies. They also evaluate patients' progress during therapy and may collaborate with doctors, nurses, and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment
• Respond, as needed, to patient grievances and complaints
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans
• Involves families and significant others in patient's recovery process whenever possible
• Facilitates, establishes, and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must hold an ASUDC, CASUDC, CASUDC-I, SUDC, CSUDC, CSUD-I, LMHC, CMHC, LPS, LCSW, CSW, or SSW in the state of Utah
• Associates and/or bachelor’s in behavioral sciences
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals' lives