Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Part Time) or (Per Diem)

Responsibilities

• Affirms patients' stage and extent of substance use and comorbid mental health issues.
• Develops and implements a plan of treatment, collaborating with members of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Conducts didactic and other appropriate patient groups for substance use and dual diagnosed issues.
• Communicates with referral sources and other relevant parties about patients' progress.
• Captures and implements patients' discharge plans.
• Attends and participates in department and other program or clinical and administrative meetings.
• Supports the maintenance and development of clinical programs or services.
• Provides backup services to the Needs Assessment and Referral Department.
• Engages in activities that enhance professional growth and development.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification for Healthcare Providers following the American Heart Association guidelines.
• CADC, SUDCC Certification OR Current RADT, SUDRC.
• Experience working with adults and adolescents with substance use and co-occurring disorders is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Skills in public speaking; thorough awareness for, and compliance with, standards of ethical care and confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain therapeutic relationships with patients at various stages of emotional stability and recovery.
• Self-control in volatile or hostile situations, such as when verbally or physically threatened or aggressively confronted.

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan.
• Vision Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available).
• PTO Plan.
• Holiday Premium Pay.
• PTO Cash Out option.
• Sick Pay.
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• ID Theft Protection.
• Employee Appreciation Events.
• Employee Discount Opportunities.

Pay

$24/hr. to $30/hr.

Schedule

Sundays and Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. are required, other days can be negotiated due to business needs.