Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree and be working toward Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification, or hold CADC certification and be working toward a bachelor’s degree.
• One year of full-time experience providing substance abuse treatment.
• Knowledge of therapeutic methods, principles, and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.
• Skills in planning, developing, and implementing individualized therapeutic treatment plans.
• Ability to demonstrate sincere interest in working with the patient population and to treat patients with care and respect.
• Ability to assume responsibility and follow directions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive alcohol and/or drug assessments for potential patients.
• Evaluate patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans with measurable and attainable goals.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to support successful outcomes.
• Provide regularly scheduled individual, group, family, and/or couple counseling to assigned patients.
• Maintain accurate and thorough clinical records and documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide outreach, consultation, prevention, and treatment services as indicated by contracts and program needs.
• Engage in discharge and aftercare planning with patients.
• Monitor same-sex urine drops as scheduled.
• Attend staff meetings and other program or agency meetings as requested.
• Participate in in-service training, extramural training, and/or continuing education as requested.
• Identify and respond to high-risk events or behaviors that could jeopardize clients and/or staff.
• Perform other duties as required or requested by the supervisor.
• Promote a positive workplace attitude and maintain a professional image in dress, behavior, and work habits.
• Perform job functions professionally and consistently with confidentiality regulations, ethical practices, agency policies, and the agency mission.

Benefits

• Medical insurance eligibility for full-time employees beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Dental insurance eligibility for full-time employees beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) participation.
• Accrual of four weeks of paid time off per year.
• Annual discretionary bonus after completing one year of service.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
• Term life insurance for full-time employees.