SUD Counselor - Residential

SUD Counselor  

Shape Futures. Empower Women. Build Stronger Communities. 

Are you ready to lead with purpose and transform lives? Imagine guiding women toward hope, healing, and a brighter tomorrow. This is your chance to create a safe, structured, and compassionate space where justice-involved women can reclaim their stories and begin anew. 

We are seeking a visionary SUD Counselor to champion our specialized gender responsive treatment facility. In this vital role, you’ll do more than substance use treatment-you’ll inspire change. You’ll be a part of a passionate team that fosters resilience and delivers trauma-informed care that empowers women to rebuild their lives and thrive in the community. 

If you are mission-driven, deeply committed to recovery and social justice, and eager to make a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to be a part of a program that truly changes futures. 

What You Will Do  

These responsibilities focus on the direct provision of clinical services, coordination of care, and program compliance. 

Clinical Service Delivery 

• Meet all DHS 75 requirements.

• Conduct comprehensive Substance Use Disorder (SUD) assessments and develop immediate treatment/continuing care plans upon a resident's arrival. 
• Facilitate SUD treatment groups using designated evidence-based curricula. 
• Provide weekly one-hour individual SUD counseling sessions. 
• Develop Relapse Prevention and Continuing Care Plans with clients, updating them weekly. 

Treatment Coordination & Compliance 

• Coordinate individual SUD treatment plans collaboratively with the resident, Program Manager, and Case Managers. 
• Update treatment/continuing care plans and the ASAM level of care weekly, submitting them to the Clinical Supervisor for signature. 
• Act as a consultant for substance use related crises. 
• Work collaboratively with external SUD treatment agencies and manage community referrals. 
• Schedule urinalysis and breathalyzer testing. 

Reporting and Team Collaboration 

• Prepare weekly client updates on substance use for staffing notes and prepare the substance use section of discharge reports. 
• Provide weekly updates and reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor. 
• Participate in scheduled client staffings and team meetings weekly. 
• Meet with the Medical Director monthly. 
• Gather assigned evaluation data. 

Supervision and Program Support 

• Supervise the provision of any SUD treatment component delivered by other staff. 
• Supervise any assigned substance abuse intern or volunteer under the direction of the Program Manager. 
• Monitor and supervise residents and the facility environment. 
• Serve as on-call staff and work assigned shifts to meet agency needs. 
• Participate in all required clinical supervision and training to maintain professional certification. 

What You Will Bring (Qualifications) 

These qualifications highlight the necessary clinical expertise, experience, and certifications for the role. 

Expertise & Knowledge 

• Clinical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of Substance Use Disorder treatment, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ASAM, and DSM-5-TR. 
• Specialized Approach: Knowledge of gender responsive programming and the ability to implement principles of trauma-informed care. 
• Environment Management: Ability to maintain a safe and stable residential treatment environment and effectively engage clients. 

Required Experience & Certification 

• Professional Experience: A minimum of one year of experience providing services specifically to offender populations. 
• Certification: Current certification as a substance abuse counselor or substance abuse counselor-in-training. 
• Supervisory Experience: Experience necessary to supervise the provision of SUD treatment components and assigned interns/volunteers (as noted in the responsibilities). 

Education 

• Advanced Degree: MSW or related advanced degree preferred. 
• Alternative Consideration: A BA in Social Work, or a related degree, will be considered with demonstrated work experience and knowledge. 

What We Offer 

✨ Purpose That Matters 
Lead a program that transforms lives. Every decision you make, every moment you lead, will ripple out to create hope and healing for mothers and their infants. 

🌱 Room to Grow 
Your growth matters as much as theirs. We invest in you through ongoing training, professional development, and collaboration with a passionate, mission-driven team. 

🤝 A Culture of Care 
Join a community that values your expertise and empowers you to make a difference every single day. Here, your voice matters, and your leadership inspires change. 

💎 Benefits That Support You 
Enjoy competitive pay, generous time off, retirement plans, and the peace of mind that comes with working in a supportive environment. 

Ready to lead with purpose? 
If you’re an experienced, empathetic leader ready to guide both a team and a vulnerable population toward brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us turn hope into reality.