Substance Use Treatment & AOD Counselor

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Tucker, GA

16d•$30 - $35

About The Position

The Substance Use Treatment & AOD Counselor is responsible for providing families with the appropriate substance treatment services including assessments, treatment plans, and individual and/or group treatments. Working At NYAP NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members. Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more! Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year! Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family! 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year! Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k) Tuition Assistance Work Anniversary Trips! Peace leave Parental leave Flexible schedule Mileage Reimbursement Who We Are National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless! We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related Human Service field; Master’s Degree is preferred.
Experience in serving individuals with substance use treatment needs.
Must have valid Substance Use Treatment Credentials as required by the state and/or regulatory agencies.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Must demonstrate a sincere commitment and ability to advocate for the youth and families.
Openness to travel as needed.
Openness to work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
Observe urine collection for substance use screens as per the treatment plan for same gender clients.
Provide family interventions in support of client success.
Responsible for submitting all required paperwork to include accurate billing forms, time sheets, and case notes.
Attend all assigned agency training programs and agency-sponsored events.
Serve as the local community liaison to link clients with appropriate services.
Advocate on behalf of the families toward the goal of successful reunification and/or the prevention of out of home placement of children living in the home while holding clients accountable for treatment compliance and sobriety.
Assist and support excellent in public relations with the referring agency, court systems, and system partners.
Work collaboratively with the NYAP treatment team.
Complete all required paperwork as per agency policies and procedures.
Be available for on-call duties.
Maintain productivity standards and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.

Benefits

Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
22 Days Off Each Year!
Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Tuition Assistance
Work Anniversary Trips!
Peace leave
Parental leave
Flexible schedule
Mileage Reimbursement