Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Las Vegas Rescue Mission•Las Vegas, NV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is looking for a Counselor to join their team. They are a private, faith-based organization that serves the community by offering a safe place for adult men and women to break the cycle of homelessness and/or addiction. The Counselor position is for a Residential level of care. They will maintain a caseload of 15-25 clients. They will facilitate weekly individuals and groups as assigned. Utilize appropriate screenings, complete full biopsychosocials with DSM 5 diagnosis and ASAM Placement Criteria. The Counselor will initiate treatment plans with updated assessments monthly. They will also initiate discharge planning and work with case management throughout treatment.

Requirements

Minimum enrollment in an accredited Bachelor's program.
CADC, LADC, Intern Status, or qualification for internship through the state board.
HMIS Data Entry/ EHR experience.
Experience using Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Crisis Intervention/ de-escalation skills.
Group Facilitation skills.
Motivational Interviewing/ Person Centered Practices skills.
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with LVRM employment policies and standards.
Willingness to be accountable and receive correction.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Healthy personal boundaries.
Respectful of cultural diversity.
Good time management.
Networking skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with vulnerable populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload of 15-25 clients.
Facilitate weekly individual and group sessions.
Utilize appropriate screenings.
Complete full biopsychosocial assessments with DSM 5 diagnosis and ASAM Placement Criteria.
Initiate treatment plans with updated assessments monthly.
Initiate discharge planning.
Work with case management throughout treatment.