Assistant Counselor- Huntsville, AL (On-Site)

Bradford Health Services is an industry leader in providing hope and healing to people with substance use disorders and associated co-occurring disorders.  We currently have immediate openings for an Assistant Counselor at our Huntsville, AL location.    

Bradford’s Outpatient programs are important to a patient’s continuation of care, so they stay engaged in their recovery journey after leaving an inpatient treatment program.   In some cases, our outpatient programs may be the appropriate starting point for individuals committed to their recovery. Either way, our counselors provide the necessary engagement and support through individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy in an intensive outpatient programming (IOP) schedule. Our Outpatient location in Huntsville, AL may be exactly what you are looking for as your next career step.   

Whether your background is in Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health, or Social Work, Bradford’s training, licensing support and overall experience can provide the valuable foundation necessary to make a difference in someone’s life.  Just as each treatment plan is different, each career path at Bradford is different.  Take a step forward in your career with Bradford Health Services.

Position Summary:

As an Assistant Counselor, you will work collaboratively with treatment team to coordinate, as directed, quality care and case management for patients living with substance use disorder.   Adhere to professional code of ethics.   Assure documentation reflects the care delivered.  Perform all other ethical and professional duties as requested by the Treatment Director or Clinical Program Coordinator.  Provide patient support in accordance with established Bradford Health Services Philosophy and Standards of Treatment.  Responsible for compliance with all Bradford Health Services' Standards of Conduct, Policies and Procedures, Principles of Treatment, and regulations of accrediting bodies such as State and The Joint Commission. 

Know and abide by the general provisions of 42  CFR Part 2, “Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records”; and 42 CFR “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act”.   This position has unrestricted access to patient health information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate an ability to support and coordinate the patient’s work on treatment objectives while keeping the patient, clinical team, payors and referral sources involved or informed as appropriate.
• Must have working knowledge of 12-step Programs and Principles
• Integrate this knowledge into the therapeutic process and treatment planning maintaining a professional treatment focus
• Demonstrate an ability to manage both addicted and dually diagnosed patients
• Demonstrate an ability to assist patients through their denial and resistance to treatment
• Must assist patient in planning for post discharge planning including their involvement in Continuing Care and 12-step Fellowships
• Provide legible documentation
• Participate in Clinical Team meetings
• Able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients and prospective managers

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in addiction treatment is preferred
• Must demonstrate ability to provide clear, concise, relevant information on chemical dependency and recovery in a lecture format
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate information in a dignified and respectful manner
• Must demonstrate the ability to motivate patient and to learn and understand necessary facts about addiction and recovery
• Demonstrate a personal-professional lecture or presentation style that is effective with patients.
• Regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned by the Treatment Director, Clinical Program Coordinator or designee

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social or Behavioral Science preferred or High School equivalency 
• Certification from recognized State Authority in addictions treatment (CAC, CADP) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC I or II), or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of being certified and administering CPR and First Aid
• Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations
• Walk within the facility approximately ½ mile per 8-hour shift
• Must be able to continuously sit from ½ hours up to 4 hours per 8-hour shift
• Must be able to see (corrected) and hear (hearing aid acceptable)
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner
• If recovering, 3 years of continuous verifiable sobriety

We Offer:

• A competitive salary plus benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunities to provide care through a variety of specialty treatment programs
• On-going training in different methods of therapy including DBT, MI, Trauma Informed, and others
• Supervision and Licensure support
• Professional growth opportunities