Substance Use Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master's degree in behavioral sciences, such as social work, counseling, or psychology.
• Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavioral treatment, and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of electronic health record software and documentation.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret written information; type documentation; present information to groups; and participate in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google tools.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in a behavioral healthcare field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use counseling in accordance with state laws, licensing-board requirements, and professional ethical guidelines.
• Maintain a full patient caseload and provide interventions, assessments, treatment planning, and individual and group counseling.
• Initiate and provide family counseling services.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups as assigned.
• Provide clinical services to adult outpatient and inpatient populations and assist with patient care as assigned by the clinical director.
• Participate in daily treatment-team meetings and program staff meetings.
• Complete documentation promptly and in accordance with contract, licensure, accreditation, and AAC documentation standards and policies.
• Coordinate and communicate with other departments, including the utilization review department, to support patient care.
• Follow State Department standards, facility accreditation requirements, and AAC policies and procedures.
• Identify and address potentially harmful situations and report patient or safety concerns to the Clinical Manager and/or CEO.
• Maintain professional boundaries, respect patient rights and individual recovery needs, and uphold the company code of ethics.
• Communicate professionally with staff, patients, and families, in writing and verbally.
• Participate in required clinical supervision, training, and staff meetings.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality of care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and company information and comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Keep professional licenses, certifications, and continuing education units current as required by state boards.
• Help monitor and manage the patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
• Intervene in crisis situations to de-escalate and resolve crises.

Benefits

• Company matching 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Investment in education
• Work/life balance