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Position at Health Care Resource Centers Compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor Needed!

Position Overview : Substance abuse counselor will be in charge with assisting patients through medically assisting programs and offering techniques for handling opioid addiction.

Counselor conducts group sessions and individual sessions to assist with crisis management and coping strategies. Additionally, counselor will evaluate patients’ progress during therapy.

Substance abuse counselors may also need to collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists for patients’ therapy and treatment for best overall outcome. Responsibilities :

• Conducts individual initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews with each patient the initial treatment plan
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Involve families and significant others in patient’s recovery process whenever possible
• Develops and participates in individual or group patient teaching projects

Qualifications :

• Minimum of Bachelors in Behavioral Science and 3 years' experience.
• Masters and LADC preferred
• Previous experience working with chemically dependent individuals a plus.
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Excellent growth and development opportunities through our counselor career path
• Rewarding opportunity with the ability to impact individuals’ life

Last updated : 2024-05-09