Addictions Counselor Trainee

HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY•Watertown, SD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Primary responsibilities include providing outpatient substance use and gambling disorder services to individuals seeking treatment and support. Duties include conducting comprehensive alcohol, drug, and gambling evaluations; developing individualized treatment plans; providing individual and group counseling; facilitating multi-family group sessions; conducting family conferences; and delivering educational presentations to clients and community organizations. Services may be provided at the Watertown office or, when feasible, at locations throughout the agency's six-county service area.

Requirements

Eligibility for certification in South Dakota is required.
Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Human Services/Drug and Alcohol field.
Demonstration of strong communication skills, including assertiveness, empathy, and crisis management.
Possession of a valid South Dakota Driver’s License.
Access to Electronic Personal Health Information (EPHI).
Compliance with HSA policies and procedures that apply to protected information and security.

Nice To Haves

Certification by South Dakota Counselor Certification Board is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts intake assessments and comprehensive evaluations for individuals referred to Human Service Agency with potential alcohol, drug, and/or gambling-related concerns.
Develops, implements, monitors, and updates treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation.
Provides individual counseling services.
Facilitates group counseling and therapy sessions.
Provides crisis intervention services for assigned clients and individuals seeking immediate assistance.
Coordinates discharge and aftercare planning, including developing aftercare plans with clients, facilitating discharge planning meetings, and making referrals to self-help groups, community resources, and other professional services as appropriate.
Participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of agency programs and clinical services.
Delivers educational presentations, lectures, and psychoeducational programming as part of prevention, treatment, and community outreach efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities of the position.