Substance Use Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC, SUDCC II, III, IV), or Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP in the state of WA).
• In AZ must be certified as Minimum state requirements as a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) or Licensed Substance Abuse Technician (LSAT)
• Six (6) months’ experience in addictions setting
• All certifications must be maintained for duration of employment
• Within two (2) months of employment, ability to apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codes
• Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
• Must be credentialed as a qualified mental health professional, where applicable
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment
• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness.
• Assists individuals to live as independently as possible in their chosen community, focusing on substance abuse and addictions.
• Maintain certifications for the duration of employment.
• Apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codes within two months of employment.
• Be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment.
• Use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift)
• Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
• Free CEUs
• Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
• Coaching and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount
• Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan