Recovery Support Counselor (Full-time)

American Addiction Centers•North Kingstown, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AdCare of Rhode Island American Addiction Centers, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. AdCare Rhode Island is a 59-bed inpatient alcohol and drug treatment center with a mission of providing transformational recovery experiences to individuals struggling with substance dependence. The state-of-the-art facility is nestled on 22 acres of peaceful New England woodland in historic North Kingstown. The campus is conveniently located just minutes away from both the airport and downtown Providence. AdCare RI is also located close to pristine beaches and recreational areas. The newly renovated facility is outfitted with semi-private rooms with baths, fitness center, basketball court, and many other amenities.

Requirements

Bachelors psychology or related field preferred, minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required.
6 months to 1 year or more experience working in substance use preferred.
Experience in the mental health field or residential/inpatient treatment is desired.
PADC or CPRS preferred, willingness to obtain.
Experience in crisis management/de-escalation.
Understanding of disease of addiction.
Ability to work on interdisciplinary treatment team and communicate effectively.
Working Knowledge of Google Products.
All positions require a TST, MMR Titer, the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening, and satisfactory criminal background records check.

Nice To Haves

PADC or CPRS preferred, willingness to obtain.
Experience in the mental health field or residential/inpatient treatment is desired.

Responsibilities

Facilitate psycho educational groups for clients using multi-model approaches and expressive art therapy.
Performs individual counseling sessions for clients.
Interact with patients to identify and assist with urgent needs.
Intervene with patients planning to leave AMA.
Assist in the completion of discharge plans.
Responsible for the details of case management including phone calls for referrals.
Provides crisis management de-escalation.
Documents all treatments, notes and clinical reports into client records.
Completes aftercare and discharge planning for clients.
Assists with milieu management.
Outreaches to family and collateral contacts.
Actively pursues continuing education to maintain credentials and skills.
Attends weekly supervision group sessions.
Meets with the Program Director monthly for individual and group supervision in accordance with level of licensure and employment status.
Conducts treatment team meetings on the unit.
Other duties as assigned.