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AURA STAFFING PARTNERS CHICAGO LLC is Hiring a Substance Abuse Cousnelor Near Monmouth, NJ
Substance Abuse Counselor Must be LAC, LPC, LSW or LCSW Shift: • 10:00AM - 6:30PM Counselor Duties/Responsibilities: • New patient intake and orientation • Conducts initial assessment of patient problems and needs and reports to clinical team to initiate treatment planning • Conducts individual sessions • Facilitates groups with patients • Addresses patient's concerns and helps eliminate possibility of AMA • Provides Case Management • Provides tours for prospective patients and their families as requested. • Documentation in patient medical record Counselor Requirements: • Must have one of the following: LAC, LPC, LSW or LCSW • License or certification, clean and active • Minimum one-year experience in substance abuse • Experience conducting group sessions • Flexibility and willingness are great attributes Benefits/Perks
Competitive Compensation
Great Work Environment
Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team! As a Substance Abuse Counselor on the team, you will be handling a manageable caseload of patients looking to you for treatment and help to overcome a wide variety of addiction issues. Your role will be to support and uplift your clients, offering resources and support for them, creating and implementing treatment options, and identifying core issues that could be contributing to their abuse. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has excellent communication skills, and has experience working with people struggling with addiction and abuse.
Responsibilities
Handle a manageable caseload of patients
Identify core underlying issues that may be contributing to a history of substance abuse
Create and implement treatment plans that fit each patient
Uplift and support patients, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting change
Qualifications
Licensure with the state desired
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong compassionate outlook, with an upbeat and positive personality