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Addiction Counselor
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Keyser, WV
Setting: Outpatient / Hybrid
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Addiction Counselor to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Key Responsibilities
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Keyser, WV
Setting: Outpatient / Hybrid
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Addiction Counselor to provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct individual interviews and screening assessments with patients to determine treatment needs and appropriate levels of care.
- Assess patients for substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and assessment findings.
- Use a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and gender-responsive approach when working with patients.
- Collaborate with patients, families, referral sources, and internal/external treatment teams to coordinate care.
- Provide clinical consultation and support to patients, families, mentors, and referral resources as appropriate.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Health, or another related health field required.
- Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience in an alcohol and other drug (AOD), substance use, behavioral health, or mental health setting required.
- Experience working with individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders preferred.
- Experience in trauma-informed care preferred.
- Knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapies, DBT, motivational therapies, and recovery support systems preferred.
- Health Insurance
- 7 Paid Holidays