Substance Abuse Counselor

The Addiction Counselor is responsible for providing addiction counseling, education, and support to individuals, families, and groups, within the organization. The qualified candidate will work closely with the Executive Director, Clinical Director and other clinical staff, in accordance with State and Federal Regulations to provide care for individuals seeking substance abuse services. Job Duties and Responsibilities:Make referrals to the most appropriate programs and agencies to help clients access the right level of care to best meet their treatment needsUse a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and with the interdisciplinary team members to help support clients in their treatment and recoveryProvide clinical consultation to referral resources to family members, and others to help support clients in their recoveryWork closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicatedConduct confidential, quality ASAM and safety assessments, that are trauma-informed, utilizing the ASAM criteria to determine the appropriate level of care; assessments may be conducted in the community or at an outside facility.Use a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work collaboratively with clients and internal and external treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment and recoveryProvide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recoveryPrepares and conducts educational program and lectures on scheduled topics related to relapse prevention, life skills, problem solving, anger management and domestic violence and so forth.Prepare and conduct group counseling utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), and Therapeutic Community Counseling (TC) 3-4 days per week.Facilitates discussion and interaction and enables group members to understand and accept responsibility for recovery process and acquire necessary coping and behavior management skillsPrepares and conducts educational program and lectures on scheduled topics related to relapse prevention, life skills, problem solving, anger management and domestic violence etc.Work closely with clients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.Coordinate with the Office Manager to have clients to confirm appointment dates, times, and assessment locationsCollect information from collateral resources to aid in determining diagnosis and need for treatmentMonitor client access to and involvement with treatment and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process; follow up with client within seven days of referral to assess process and client’s satisfaction with adjusting to the programModel and support health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for clientsWork cooperatively with the community-based organizations to ensure coordination of services when appropriateComplete paperwork requirements and maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including group notes, individual notes, transition plans, treatment plans, (OP every 90 days, IOP every 30 days), discharge plans, Outcomes Survey information and information for invoicing.Enter necessary information into the clients ‘file.Maintain working knowledge of other drug and alcohol treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clientsCapable of working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide prevention, assessment, referral, clinical counselling and follow-up services to individuals and family members affected by mental health and substance use issues.Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of program policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, accreditation requirements, State Licensing standards, and managed care/Medicaid regulationsMay be required to perform urine, saliva or hair collections, for client participating in the random drug screening program.Participate in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as requiredJob QualificationsMaster’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field plus one year of clinical experience in an alcohol or other drugs (AOD) or mental health setting preferredBachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field with two or more years in an AOD or mental health settingMaster’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), Certified Addiction Professional (CAP), Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC),Combination of comparable skills, experience, and educationExperience working in urban environment or with gender-responsive care preferredUnderstanding and supportive of a trauma-informed system of careExperience with trauma-informed services, cognitive behavioral therapies including DBT, and motivational therapies including the use of incentives preferredPersonal recovery experience not required, however, knowledge of recovery support systems and 12-Step programs preferredStrong interpersonal and engagement skillsStrong organizational and time-management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong computer skills requiredFingerprint clearance, and pass drug test, physical exam, and clear TB testAbility to support the agency’s mission and philosophy, and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace harmonyValue for and ability to deliver excellent customer serviceSelf-directed and flexible to meet the needs of administration and managementValid driver’s license, use of a reliable vehicle to transport clients and families and documentation of required vehicle insurance.Company DescriptionRCK,LLC is a Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Substance Abuse Program

Salary : $27 - $35