What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Therapist position at Mountain State Recovery Center?
We are currently seeking a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor for Mountain State Recovery Center in Charleston, WV. Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with occasional Saturdays.
The Substance Abuse Counselor is a counseling professional who provides treatment and support to assist patients receiving care in their recovery from addictions with individual, group, and family counselling.
Responsibilities
- Conducts individual counseling sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required;
- Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required;
- May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions;
- Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment, for patients;
- Prepares individual treatment plans for each assigned patient;
- Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner;
- May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients;
- Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed;
- May plan for aftercare for assigned patients;
- May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested;
- May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care;
- Evaluates patient’s needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed; and,
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Master’s degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university.
Licenses/Certifications:
- ADC preferred
Company Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $51,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,000 - $55,000