Substance Abuse Counselor

The Recovery Village•Indianapolis, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Village – Indianapolis is seeking a passionate Substance Abuse Counselor to join their clinical team. This role involves supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. Advanced Recovery Systems, the parent company, is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company focused on treating addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues using evidence-based therapeutic models. The Substance Abuse Counselor will perform patient care activities under the direction of the Clinical Director, primarily focusing on group therapy, treatment plan collaboration, and discharge planning.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
CPR-AED and First Aid certification required.
Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards.
Understanding addiction placement, continuing care, and discharge criteria, including American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health Field preferred.
Minimum one (1) year of work experience in behavioral health field preferred.
State SUD certification required if education is equivalent to High School or Bachelor’s level.

Responsibilities

Develops and provides daily group therapy to assigned patients following substance abuse and co-occurring program curriculum.
Assists in ensuring group attendance/compliance by providing engaging and meaningful group content.
Uses substance abuse and co-occurring therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques to assist patients with accomplishing treatment goals.
Assesses patients for substance use disorders, risk to self or others, and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Provides support for aftercare planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrates sufficient comprehension of Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders.
Identifies areas for improvement within the department by studying data and developing, implementing, and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes.
Maintains positive relationships with all staff.
Participates in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews.
Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff.
Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors.
Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.
Communicates significant patient developments to supervisor.
Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contributes to the success of the organization.
Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs.
Contributes positively to the morale of other staff members.
Completes all required documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies, state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Medical Needs Criteria, including Comprehensive Problem List, Integrated Master Treatment Plan and Updates, Group therapy session notes, and Discharge Summary.
Other duties as assigned.