Substance Abuse Counselor

Requirements

PADC/LCDP

Hours will be discussed with your Program Director but will need to be within the clinic hours 5:30am - 1:30pm. This could also include Saturdays.

• Conduct regular alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions and group sessions as required.
• Orient patients to treatment program operations and procedures.
• Collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational information.
• Develop and revise patient treatment plans, maintaining comprehensive records.
• Make appropriate referrals and perform necessary follow-ups.
• Assist in implementing new programs and advise on caseload management.
• Provide in-service training to staff and hold a basic understanding of addiction.
• Conduct intake/readmission services and provide supportive follow-up counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention and inter-agency documentation.
• Coordinate care with community providers as needed.
• Participate in and provide in-service training required by federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and training programs.
• Schedule and attend regular in-service training.
• Perform OBOT services and report any work-related issues immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisory team.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
• Adhere to accrediting agency standards.
• Participate in community and public relations activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

• As per the requirements for your state, individuals with human service related (Masters or Bachelors) degrees and current counseling credentials should apply
• Experience in behavioral health preferred, not required.
• In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:
  • Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
  • Ability to deal appropriately with patient and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations and to seek direction from supervisors when necessary
  • Must be able to react quickly and make effective decisions
  • Ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug dependent patients
  • Knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community
  • Compliance with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off, holidays, and personal needs. Benefit from flexible schedules with early in/early out hours, no nights, and no Sundays.

Investment in Your Growth: Prioritize your development with role-based training and advancement opportunities.

BHG is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay Range: $24.00 - $29.00