Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Passages•Port Hueneme, CA

1d•$30 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at Passages, rated the #1 Rehab in the World by Healthcare Global! Passages offers the most exclusive holistic, Non-12 Step drug and alcohol addiction program available today. Our caring and passionate team at Passages has successfully helped thousands of people struggling with drug and alcohol dependency. We’re looking for someone to join our team as Substance Abuse Counselor who evaluates clients’ chemical dependency, develops individual interventions, treatments, and recovery plans, and facilitates group and individual therapy sessions within the treatment philosophies and policies of the program. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

CADC, SUDCC, CATC certification or equivalent required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Valid California Driver License with a good driving record (in the Company's sole discretion) required

Nice To Haves

CPR and first aid certification
Two years of experience as a chemical dependency counselor preferred
Experience dealing with clients and documentation in a hospital, substance abuse treatment facility, and/or mental health facility preferred

Responsibilities

Provides individual and group chemical dependency counseling
Assesses clients for substance abuse, dependence, and other addictive behaviors
Performs biopsychosocial and functional assessments for assigned clients
Actively participates in the multi-disciplinary team process by providing and sharing information with the Clinical Director and other team members that contributes to/positively impacts the overall plan of treatment for the client
Reassesses clients throughout their stay to determine the clients’ response to care and when there are significant changes in the clients’ condition
Adhere to the documentation guidelines set forth by Passages
Other duties as assigned