Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Counselor

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9/13/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Counselor

Pay Grade 14

Salary

$43,210.08 - $64,816.08 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab

Location

2400 Russellville Road

Hopkinsville, KY 42240 USA

Description

Are you compassionate and caring? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you possess certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor with the Kentucky Board of Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors or have a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field? If you answered YES then Western State Hospital (WSH) may be the place for you! WSH has a 172-year history in the Hopkinsville community. It is a state acute adult psychiatric facility that provides inpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults from 34 counties of Western Kentucky. WSH is on the National Register of Historic Places and is accredited by the Joint Commission. We are seeking an Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Counselor to join our team.

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Assess patients' history of substance use or misuse.
• Prepare and/or implement treatment plan interventions to address substance use or misuse.
• Counsel patients with a history of substance use or misuse.
• Conduct educational classes for patients with a history of substance use or misuse.
• Monitor and document patients progress toward treatment goals according to program policies and procedures.
• Maintain and protect patients confidentiality in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Would Have

• Skills in organization, communication, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Motivated to learn.
  
  

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, health or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Kentucky Board of Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors will substitute for the required college.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must obtain certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Kentucky Board of Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors ( http://adc.ky.gov/ ) within four years of employment. (KRS Chapter 309: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=38779 . Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Works within a treatment setting for alcohol and drug abusers.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tracy Buttram at tracyb.buttram@ky.gov or 270-889-2829.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D