Substance Abuse Counselor
About The Position
The Substance Abuse Counselor joins an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team to support individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The role provides evidence-based treatment, recovery-focused services, and community-based support while maintaining fidelity to the ACT Model of Care. The counselor provides substance use counseling and case management, supports clients’ daily living skills and community integration, coordinates transportation to recovery meetings and community activities, and facilitates social and recreational activities. The position also includes clinical documentation, family education and support, client advocacy, drug screenings, and scheduled on-call crisis interventions during evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- Certified or eligible for certification in addictions treatment.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.
- A bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, Addiction Counseling, or a related field is preferred; 1–3 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, Addiction Counseling, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide substance use counseling, prevention, and sobriety maintenance using 12-step principles and evidence-based practices.
- Support clients with daily living skills, community integration, and relapse prevention.
- Coordinate and transport clients to AA/NA meetings and community activities.
- Develop and manage monthly sobriety-focused activity calendars.
- Perform drug screenings as required.
- Complete clinical documentation, including individual treatment plans (ITPs) and progress notes.
- Provide case management for an assigned caseload, including assessment and care coordination.
- Facilitate social and recreational activities for ACT clients.
- Educate and support families; advocate for client rights and preferences.
- Participate in on-call crisis interventions during evenings and weekends, as scheduled.
- Maintain fidelity to the ACT Model of Care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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