Addiction Counselor

Sunshine Behavioral Health • Bastrop, TX

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About The Position

The Addiction Counselor assesses and monitors client behavior during substance use treatment. In collaboration with the Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisor, the counselor provides case management, facilitates group therapy, manages crises, conducts alcohol and other drug (AOD) assessments, develops treatment plans, provides counseling, and completes discharge planning.

Requirements

• State-appropriate license.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain them.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or education in chemical and alcohol dependency and abuse.
• Experience and/or education in crisis management.
• Ability to use motivational interviewing to reinforce clients’ power to make change.
• Knowledge of HIPAA.
• Clinical skills and competency in assessing clients, planning and delivering care, reviewing intervention effectiveness, and shaping continuing service provision to meet individuals’ needs.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team.
• Effective communication, time management, and problem-solving skills, with strong professional boundaries.
• Sensitivity to religious, ethnic, and cultural differences.
• Knowledge of CBT, DBT, 12-step recovery, and other evidence-based theories.

Responsibilities

• Develop, recommend, and review AOD treatment plans and goals with clients and/or their families.
• Initiate and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions, documenting processes in the EMR platform.
• Provide referrals and resources to support clients’ recovery while in treatment, collaborating with the Therapist.
• Develop and implement discharge plans with clients and/or their families.
• Record client health information in the EMR platform and complete thorough, timely documentation.
• Provide case management services, including support with FMLA/STD matters and submitting them through the appropriate channel.
• Consult and collaborate with other care team members and treatment professionals.
• Respond to emergencies and initiate action as required.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and monthly trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree