What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Lexington Treatment Specialists?
Job Details:
- Position: Substance Abuse Clinical Counselor.
- Pay: $22.50 - $25.50/hr, depending on experience, licenses, and certifications relating to substance abuse and counseling.
- Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 12:00 pm.
- Schedule: FT, Monday - Friday: 5:00 am - 12:00 pm.
- Hiring Location: Upstate Treatment Specialists, 7092 Howard Street, Ste. E, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
No walk-ins or phone calls. Please apply through the job posting to be considered for this position.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree at minimum bachelor’s degree or higher in human services or counseling, and be eligible to obtain Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification (may already hold ADC 1 certification or be placed In-Process).
- Experience is not accepted in lieu of a degree
Qualified applicants will have verifiable college course credit hours in psychology, sociology, counseling, and social work in order to be eligible for certification or be placed in the process.
Duties:
- Treatment Specialists provides comprehensive services to assist individuals who are dealing with opiate addiction or dependency.
- We combine counseling with medications to optimize success in treatment. We are in need of a Substance Abuse Clinical Counselor(s) at our Spartangburg, SC clinic.
Position Summary:
- Provide confidential, individual, group, and family or significant other counseling, including education regarding chemical dependency, addiction, and recovery.
- Thorough documentation of the patient’s progress in the patient record, in compliance with all regulatory agencies and clinic policy and procedures.
- Develop individual treatment plans with the patient’s active participation, which reflect current problems, strengths, and goals.
- Explain patient rights and patient responsibilities, and provide orientation in a manner that is positive and clear to new intakes.
- Assurance of patient confidentiality in all areas, in compliance with 42 CFR 11.
- Completion of all proper documentation in a timely manner.
- Provide and guarantee effective treatment for all patients in need, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, age, or sexual preference.
No walk-ins or phone calls. Please apply through the job posting to be considered for this position.
About Lexington Treatment Specialists:
Treatment Specialists provides comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services for persons who are dependent or addicted to narcotics. The experienced staff at our private facility takes great pride in treating our patients like family, with compassion and respect in all phases of their treatment experience.
Salary : $23 - $26
