SUDs Counselor - Blackburn

About the role

At Blackburn Center, we believe recovery happens when treatment, housing, healthcare, mental health support, employment services, and community come together. This innovative integrated care model aims to help individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders build long-term stability and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings, assessments, and individualized treatment planning
• Provide individual counseling and group facilitation
• Deliver case management and care coordination services
• Support clients in crisis while helping them navigate recovery goals
• Connect clients to community resources and culturally responsive services

Requirements

• Must have one of the following: CADC-1, CADC-2, CADC-3
• Must have High School Diploma or GED, advanced degree preferred
• QMHA-R preferred

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in chemical dependency treatment, preferably with outpatient adults who have been adjudicated to treatment and/or people with co-occurring mental health disorders
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge and skills in group facilitation
• Must have experience working with DUII system requirements as set forth by the State and referral sources
• Must have knowledge and skills in de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods
• Must have knowledge and skills in crisis intervention
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of community and social service agencies with the ability to provide case management services as needed
• Must be able to work a range of hours
• Must adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace policies

Skills

• Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making processes
• Ability to consider impacts of systems of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes
• Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups
• Ability to work as a team member and to establish priorities
• Ability to apply principles learned to new situations
• Ability to learn new skills
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
• Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Ability to work in an environment where clients may display challenging or aggressive behaviors
• Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers
• Ability to provide quality documentation in an electronic health record within 72 hours of service provided

Benefits

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks of PTO accrual per year
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage
• Employer Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, AND Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14, and 21