Full/Part Time Addiction Counselor/Therapist/social work (SUDC)(SSW)

True North is an opioid treatment facility that utilizes a combination of medical and clinical approaches to assist our clients in overcoming opiate addiction. We are looking to hire a qualified Substance Abuse Disorder Counselor that has the ability to work mornings to early afternoons in a fast paced team oriented environment. The position is can be full or part time. Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 12:00 PM. There is some flexibility within those hours.

Qualifications of this position include proficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

• Knowledge of Utah State Licensed Substance Use Disorder scope of practice
• Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques
• Knowledge of case management principles and methods
• Knowledge of professional ethics standards
• Knowledge of substance abuse screening instruments
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Knowledge of criminal justice systems
• Trained in MRT (preferred)
• Skilled in monitoring, documenting, tracking, and providing support to a client, throughout the course of his/her treatment
• Skilled in word processing and basic programs
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work activities
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to function in an unbiased manner with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to work under minimal supervision

Essential Functions:

• Perform client drug and alcohol assessments
• Provide frequent client counseling which may include certain case management like duties
• Conduct interviews to assess substance use issues or other problems using approved screening tools, social history, and consultation with community resources.
• Link client placement within the appropriate level of care and services.
• Perform intake and program orientation services.
• Work with program staff and therapists to ensure smooth transitions to any needed level of care
• Perform individual crisis intervention services as needed to minimize relapse potential and to support client needs.
• Present psych-educational services designed to provide the client with information relative to substance use disorders.
• Advocate for individualized client care and assist clients in applying and obtaining community services that fit the client’s needs, rather than making the client fit potential services.
• Consult with outside agencies to improve service delivery and share information; make referrals to appropriate supportive services for the client.
• Develop the life skills education component of the treatment program.
• Represent the agency with other community agencies on behalf of client eligibility and advocating for services.
• Provide written reports as required and needed by Program Director, Clinical Supervisor, Executive Director, Medical Director or any other management or medical personnel.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Referral program

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• SUDC or SSW license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $31