Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Thrive Behavioral Health • Warwick, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides specialized services to adults who are chemically dependent and/or their significant others. The role 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 with a Monday–Friday first-shift schedule in Warwick, Rhode Island, starting at $60,000 annually.

The counselor delivers individual, group, and family treatment; coordinates referrals and aftercare; develops person-centered recovery plans; monitors clients’ psychiatric functioning, medication regimens, and substance use; and coordinates services with Thrive and community providers. The role also supports clients with daily living skills, medication management, income maintenance, housing, employment, nutrition, and strengthening support networks. Documentation, billing, data collection, transportation, required training, and participation as a team member are also part of the position.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, two years of relevant substance abuse experience, and CDP certification or progress toward credentialing. LCDP is preferred. A valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting Rhode Island minimum standards are required, or the ability to obtain transportation needed for the job. Physical demands include occasional standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, and other activities, as well as lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

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 certification or working toward credentialing.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting Rhode Island minimum standards, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to perform the described physical duties, including lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• LCDP credential.

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 community or state substance abuse treatment programs and facilities, 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 according to Thrive standards.
• Coordinate discharge planning, follow-up, and aftercare.
• Monitor clients’ psychiatric functioning, medication regimens, and substance use.
• Assist with community networking and education.
• Assist clients with income maintenance and living arrangements.
• Provide education, training, and modeling in basic daily living, social, or parenting skills.
• Teach clients 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 according to 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 timeframes, including safety training.
• Treat clients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with dignity and respect, and contribute to a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Embrace Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
• Maintain appropriate attire and identification as required by agency policies and procedures.
• Work assigned hours and shifts, beginning and ending on time.
• Represent Thrive positively in accordance 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.
• Ten sick days per year.
• One floating day.
• Birthday off.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Paid lunch.
• Low-deductible medical insurance plan.
• Dental insurance available as low as $0 per month.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance worth two times annual salary.
• Long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a 2% company match.
• Optional Aflac, additional life insurance, and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Healthtrax gym discount.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Benefit eligibility for employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week or more; time-off balances are prorated for part-time employees.
• Healthy work/life balance and a friendly, family working environment.

What This Job Offers

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