Substance Use Counselor

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team! JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF POSITION Recovery is the personal and unique way that a person changes attitudes, feelings, goals, skills or roles to overcome addiction and live a hopeful, productive life. Medication Assisted Treatment is used in combination with individual and group therapy to reach and maintain recovery. MAT is an essential part of comprehensive treatment for opiate or alcohol addiction. FDA-approved medications are used to calm overly-active areas of the brain, reduce cravings and increase your chances of long-term recovery. Options include Vivitrol, Suboxone and Methadone; also, because individual and group counseling and therapy are vital to overcoming addiction, we will provide those services, as well. Provides therapeutic interventions to promote personal growth and resiliency in the form of emotional, cognitive, behavioral and/or ps...