COUNSELOR II - Part Time
About The Position
Southwood Interventions is seeking Senior Counselor or Counselor II or Lead Counselors who are experienced in Addiction Counseling, Substance Use Disorder and Substance Abuse Counseling to work onsite treating Adults in our community. In this role, you have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives. At Southwood Interventions, our job is helping others. We need passionate, talented people working together who share our desire to provide the best quality care to our patients and lead the fight against alcohol and other drug use and abuse. As a Counselor you will complete comprehensive assessments of a patient's substance-use history and treatment requirements, and prepare individualized, developmentally appropriate treatment plan. You will provide individual and group counseling, as well as psychoeducation, in accordance with treatment plans and perform case management services. Additionally, you will document treatment and discharge plans, client's responses to treatment - including ASAM continued-stay determinations and will maintain related records and charts. In this role, you will provide group and individual counseling, community support, case coordination and crisis intervention services to clients with a primary substance use disorder diagnosis.
Requirements
- Required certification or license: CADC or IC&RC Counselor certification.
- LSW, LCSW, LPC, or LCPC (LCPC preferred)
- Two (2) years paid work experience in a substance abuse, correctional, or other human services counseling position.
- High school diploma or GED and 24 credit hours of college education or accredited training program in substance abuse counseling and/or other human services area. Higher education given preference.
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34, specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
- Non-communicable diseases physical exam, drug test & TB screen
Responsibilities
- Complete assessment of each client
- Initiate and sustain each individual’s motivation to participate in treatment
- Develop a comprehensive service plan for each client
- Provide daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
