Substance Abuse Counselor

About This Role

Engage with patients through individual, group, and/or family counseling as a Substance Abuse Counselor. Work collaboratively with a treatment team to identify and meet the clinical needs of patients and assist in their overall well-being at an outpatient treatment center specializing in Opioid Use Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients to complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork
• Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups
• Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame
• Identify any clinical/case management needs and work to address those needs
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required
• Perform at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions
• Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues, and steps to recovery
• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification
• Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company

Requirements

• Masters degree in Human Services Related Field

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Human Services Related Field
• Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the substance abuse field

Benefits