Substance Use Disorder Counselor

THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC • Warwick, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides specialized services to clients who are chemically dependent and/or their significant others. The counselor provides and coordinates substance abuse assessment, education, training, and placement services for clients of Community Support Services programs. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Warwick, Rhode Island, with a Monday–Friday first-shift schedule and a starting salary of $60,000 annually.

The role includes assessing clients, delivering substance abuse treatment and counseling, coordinating referrals and aftercare, and supporting clients’ recovery plans and daily living needs. The counselor also monitors psychiatric functioning, medication regimens, and substance use; coordinates medical, dental, and psychiatric services; and completes required clinical documentation and billing records. The position requires collaboration with agency teams and community partners, as well as client transportation when necessary.

The employee is expected to attend required training and meetings, follow safety responsibilities, treat clients and colleagues with dignity and respect, support Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mission, maintain professional conduct, and work assigned hours punctually. The physical demands may include standing, walking, sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of relevant substance abuse experience.
• CDP credential or working toward credentialing.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting Rhode Island minimum standards, or ability to obtain necessary transportation to perform job duties.
• Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• LCDP credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial substance abuse assessments for all clients on the team.
• Provide individual, group, and family substance abuse treatment and counseling.
• Coordinate referrals to other substance abuse treatment programs or facilities in the community or state, including medically assisted treatment or inpatient care.
• Provide chemical dependency consultation, education, and training to team personnel.
• Develop and implement person-centered recovery plans and document services in accordance with Thrive standards.
• Coordinate discharge planning, follow-up, and aftercare.
• Monitor signs and symptoms of psychiatric functioning, medication regimens, and substance use.
• Assist with community networking and education.
• Help clients with income maintenance and living arrangements.
• Provide education, training, and modeling in basic daily living, social, or parenting skills.
• Teach clients effective techniques for managing medication as prescribed.
• Coordinate services within Thrive as needed.
• Help clients develop and strengthen support networks to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Complete billing forms, logs, data collection forms, and clinical documentation in accordance with Thrive standards.
• Coordinate and monitor medical, dental, and psychiatric services.
• Assist clients with locating and maintaining employment.
• Provide nutritional education and meal planning.
• Transport clients when necessary.
• Attend required agency and department training and meetings within prescribed periods.
• Attend safety training and understand responsibilities related to general safety, department safety, and job-related hazards.
• Demonstrate respect for the dignity of clients, families, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Support Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
• Maintain neat appearance and required attire and identification in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Work assigned hours and shifts, beginning and ending on time.
• Represent Thrive in a manner consistent with its Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
• Function as a member of a team.

Benefits

• Three weeks of vacation to start, increasing to four weeks after two years of employment.
• 10 sick days per year.
• One float day.
• Birthday off.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid lunch.
• Low-deductible medical insurance plan.
• Dental insurance available for as low as $0 per month.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance worth twice annual salary.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with 2% company match.
• Optional Aflac coverage.
• Optional additional life insurance.
• Optional pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Healthtrax gym discount.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Benefit eligibility for employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week; time-off balances are prorated for part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level