Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description

Busy non-profit seeking a motivated fulltime Substance Abuse Counselor. Competitive wages offered with full benefits after probation period. Must be willing to work evenings with a 4/ 10s schedule.

CCC is an established business that has been operating in Carson City for over 35 years. We treat both substance abuse and mental health disorders.

Qualifications:

· Must have state of Nevada CADC or LADC----Interns welcome to apply!

· Must have two years’ experience, or education equivalent in substance abuse treatment

· Must be experienced in both individual and group counseling.

· Must have working knowledge of community support groups such as AA/NA.

· Knowledge of criminal justice system as it applies to clients on parole/probation preferred.

· Possess efficient communication skills and the ability to work as a team member

Responsibilities:

· Interview clients and assess their treatment needs;

· Perform intake process in accordance to policies and procedures;

· Develop and implement, with client, an individualized treatment plan, reviewing and updating as appropriate;

· Meet with each client on caseload for individual counseling sessions as appropriate;

· Facilitate group counseling sessions;

· Document each client’s progress in treatment file at least monthly;

· Document other "events or issues" as needed and according to regulatory requirement:

· Generally, all required documentation should be entered into Electronic Health Record within 48 (business) hours of the event requiring said documentation; including progress notes.

· Maintain communication with Department of Parole and Probation, judges and all other pertinent referral and regulatory sources when applicable;

· Work within scope of practice of qualifications/certification/licensure making appropriate referrals when necessary;

· Attend staff meeting and patient staffing as required/scheduled; and

· Develop and implement, with client, an appropriate aftercare plan prior to discharge.

-Other duties as assigned

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,673 - $67,080