Substance Abuse Counselor
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Seeking: Substance Abuse Counselor
Full Time Hours
Monday - Friday 5 AM - 1:30 PM. Saturday 5 AM - 7:30 AM. Sunday 6AM - 8 AM. Alternating weekends and Holidays
Our Benefits
Quarterly Bonus Program Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Competitive 401(k) plan Paid vacation and sick time Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees) STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
Our Team
East Indiana Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Lawrenceburg , Indiana, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Your Job As a Substance Abuse Counselor
The Substance Abuse Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Abuse Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.
Substance Abuse Counselor Responsibilities
Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions. Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery. Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed. Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner. Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient. Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments. Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed. May plan for aftercare for assigned patients. Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed. Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed. Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.
Qualifications
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field; or Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT (medication assisted treatment) environment.
Licenses/Certifications:
Not required, position applicable to the following: LPC , LSW , LMFT , LAC , LCAC , CADAC II MATS & ACIT II – can be obtained within 90 days of emplo yment .
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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