Residential Counselor

Position Overview

The Salvation Army Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) is seeking a full-time Residential Substance Use Disorder Counselor who will work under the direct supervision of the Residential Clinical Supervisor. The Counselor will provide individual counseling for personal development, conduct addiction group counseling, skills building sessions and alcohol/drug education classes, implement program activities, and supervise residents.

• Provide individual counseling for personal development to residential clients.
• Conduct addiction group counseling, skills building sessions, and alcohol/drug education classes.
• Implement residential program activities.
• Supervise residents.
• Produce effective treatment plans and updates.
• Perform appropriate discharge planning, including producing viable discharge summaries.

• Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) or an advanced clinical degree in human services (master’s in clinical psychology, master’s in counseling psychology, or social work) preferred.
• For non-CSACs, willingness to work toward obtaining CSAC certification within two years of hire.
• Two years direct work experience in substance use disorder treatment services preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to produce effective treatment plans and updates.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, maturity, insight, and sound judgment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.