Recovery Support Counselor (Full-time)

American Addiction Centers•North Kingstown, RI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Support Counselor (RSC) supports patients at AdCare of Rhode Island, a 59-bed inpatient alcohol and drug treatment center, as they work toward recovery from substance dependence and co-occurring mental health disorders. The RSC guides patients through difficulties or crises, facilitates interactive educational and support groups, and helps patients process their progress and identify obstacles to recovery. Support must align with AdCare’s clinical design and be delivered in a way that promotes sound outcomes and reduces relapse. The position also fosters customer service and excellence in service delivery, providing personalized support consistent with AdCare and AAC’s mission and values. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The RSC works with patients and an interdisciplinary treatment team, documents care in client records, and participates in supervision and continuing education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in crisis management and de-escalation.
Understanding of the disease of addiction.
Ability to work on an interdisciplinary treatment team and communicate effectively.
Working knowledge of Google products.
Complete a TST and MMR titer, pass a pre-employment drug screening, and receive a satisfactory criminal background records check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field preferred.
Six months to one year or more of experience working in substance use preferred.
Experience in the mental health field or residential/inpatient treatment desired.
PADC or CPRS preferred; willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

Facilitate psychoeducational groups for clients using multimodal approaches and expressive art therapy.
Conduct individual counseling sessions for clients.
Interact with patients to identify and assist with urgent needs.
Intervene with patients planning to leave against medical advice (AMA).
Assist with discharge plans and complete aftercare and discharge planning for clients.
Handle case management details, including referral phone calls.
Provide crisis management and de-escalation.
Document treatments, notes, and clinical reports in client records.
Assist with milieu management.
Reach out to family members and collateral contacts.
Pursue continuing education to maintain credentials and skills.
Attend weekly supervision group sessions.
Meet monthly with the Program Director for individual and group supervision in accordance with licensure level and employment status.
Conduct treatment team meetings on the unit.
Perform other duties as assigned.