Substance Abuse Counselor

Job description

How you make a difference The Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct care services to patients with mental, emotional, and substance abuse issues, working closely with the treatment team to fulfill the interdisciplinary treatment process for patients with a dual diagnosis. This includes developing and conducting program activities for education and treatment related to substance abuse, as well as providing individual and group counseling sessions. The counselor is responsible for patient assessment and the development and implementation of Recovery Plans, within the company's standards. Qualifications & Requirements: Education: - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a social services related field. - Or Certified in the substance abuse field - Or Experience in the substance abuse field Experience: - Ability to work with computers - Ability to work with software used by the department. - Relevant experience in provision of addiction counseling services Licenses/Certifications: - Licensed in an addiction counseling specialty (Certified Addiction Counselor, Registered Addiction Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)) certification is strongly pre...