What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Counselor, Evenings/Weekends, FT/PT position at Seafield Center Inc.?
Full time and part time opportunities available
$22.00 - $38.00hr
Benefits Available for Full Time Employees:
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Other Voluntary Benefits
- Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program (401k)
- 8 Paid Holidays
MAIN FUNCTION:
- Utilize experiences and training to support those in treatment of and recovery from substance abuse disorders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.
- Affirming care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning clients.
- Assist case managers in connecting patients to community support and services.
- Provide non-clinical crisis support and educate on recovery pathways.
- Share personal or past experiences about addiction and recovery.
- Outreach to patients to reinforce treatment importance and increase retention.
- Use EMR to document services and information provided.
- Educate Seafield staff on new recovery trends and resources.
- Promote Seafield in the recovery community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- EMR documentation and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of addiction and recovery.
- Proficient in computer usage, including EMR, Microsoft Outlook, and other systems.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- CRPA, CRPA-P, or CRPA-P Eligible.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of 46 hours of required Recovery Peer Advocate training (advocacy, mentoring and education, recovery and wellness, and ethical responsibility).
Salary : $22 - $38