Outpatient Counselor
About The Position
About Cedar House Life Change Center Come join our great team and help us to continue to provide high quality Substance Use Treatment. Use this exciting opportunity with Cedar House to develop your abilities in the rehabilitation field and grow in your career! Cedar House provides evidence-based treatment to empower those affected by addiction to find wholeness in recovery. We envision a full continuum of care and outreach activities to achieve healing for individuals, families, and communities. Why You'll Love Us: The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders. They have uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. We are a high-energy, enthusiastic, respectful team who values the ideas and opinions of others. Salary range for this position is $24.00 - $32.50 / Hour.
Requirements
- Be certified upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program, CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP (preferred).
- Be registered upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program, CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP (required).
- Have at least 1 year of experience working in a residential setting.
- Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates.
- Completed twelve years of education or have a GED.
- Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED.
- Must understand the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and its recovery.
- Knowledgeable of Confidentiality laws, policies, and procedures.
- Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Continue to acquire and update the knowledge and skills necessary to address chemical dependency and related counseling issues.
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
- Ability to address stressful situations in a calm manner and be able to communicate in a positive way.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
- Champions the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization.
- Demonstrates value and respect for all employees.
- High energy and enthusiasm.
- Performs effectively as a team player.
- Values the ideas and opinions of others and routinely collects their input as part of the decision-making process.
Nice To Haves
- Be certified upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program, CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP
Responsibilities
- Conducts assessments, intakes, individual sessions, treatment planning sessions in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Evaluates an individual’s strengths/weaknesses and develops a Treatment Plan.
- Assist individual, families, significant others, or groups in achieving objectives.
- Facilitate education groups with beneficiaries.
- Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
- Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County Requirements.
- Assist in crisis intervention as needed.
- Provides referrals and resources to beneficiaries.
- Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees.
- Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan Company matched at $1: $1 up to 6% of Annual Salary
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Vacation 2 weeks accrued per year initially, then incrementally more with longevity.
- Sick Leave - 48 hours.
- Holidays - 12 paid per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
