Substance Abuse Counselor, Assertive Community Treatment
About The Position
The Substance Abuse Counselor works in Sheppard Pratt’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, which provides comprehensive mobile treatment services to adults with persistent mental health illness who have not succeeded in traditional outpatient settings and need individualized care. This is an in-person, mobile role that delivers treatment where clients are, including through non-traditional approaches such as walk-and-talk sessions. The counselor develops treatment plans grounded in trust and safety and coordinates care with the treatment team, community resources, and clients’ support systems. The role typically follows a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule, with occasional evening and/or weekend availability required. The counselor has independence and flexibility in scheduling appointments and completing work, subject to the program director’s direct approval and supervision. The pay range is $49,275.20 to $53,560, determined in part by licensure and the years and level of related experience.
Requirements
- Hold one of the following certifications: Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT), Certified Supervised Counselor - Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD), Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), or Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC).
- If hired with ADT status, obtain CSC-AD certification within four years of hire, without exceeding the State Board renewal eligibility period.
- Two years of work experience, including volunteer work.
- Driver’s license with three points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
- Availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments examining the relationship between substance use and mental health.
- Work with the treatment team, community resources, and support systems to maintain and implement treatment goals.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Transport and/or accompany clients to medical and other appointments as needed.
- Meet clients where they are and develop treatment plans built on trust and safety.
Benefits
- Professional development, including tuition reimbursement for ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
- Free clinical supervision for employees working toward licensure.
- Licensing and certification preparation assistance.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
- 403b retirement match.
- Paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
- Cross-discipline collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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