Substance Abuse Counselor
About The Position
The Substance Abuse Counselor assumes designated responsibility to provide and coordinate substance abuse assessments, treatment planning and service delivery tailored to the individual needs of Members with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance use. Also, the Substance Abuse Counselor assumes responsibilities of other functions such as providing treatment, rehabilitation, care management and support services within the team. General knowledge regarding principles of Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) to include the laws, regulations, and policies that govern these services. Knowledge of substance use principles, techniques and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely. Possess considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques. Understanding of Managed Care processes, contracts, and submission of service authorizations. Ability to be available for crisis situations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Must be licensed in North Carolina as an addiction/substance use specialist with at least one-year of full-time experience treating individuals with Co-Occurring disorders and who are dually diagnosed with mental health and substance use disorders.
- Qualified Professional (QP) status is required with a designation of CCS, LCAS, LCAS-A, or CDAC.
- A minimum of one (1) year work experience in the human services field as a Substance Use Counselor with the population served.
- General knowledge regarding principles of Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) to include the laws, regulations, and policies that govern these services.
- Knowledge of substance use principles, techniques and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
- Possess considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques.
- Understanding of Managed Care processes, contracts, and submission of service authorizations.
- Ability to be available for crisis situations.
- Valid Driver’s License and insurance required.
Responsibilities
- provide and coordinate substance abuse assessments
- treatment planning and service delivery tailored to the individual needs of Members with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance use
- providing treatment, rehabilitation, care management and support services within the team
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Major medical, dental & vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short term & long-term insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
