What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Comprehensive Treatment Centers?
Overview
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Our Team:
West Lebanon Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in West Lebanon, NH, 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.
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. The Substance Abuse Counselor will plan, oversee, facilitate and document their patient's recovery as well as provide leadership and guidance for the activities of other personnel.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer paid clinical supervision for candidates seeking CADC, LADC or Vermont AAP
- Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
Hours are Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 1:30 PM OR Sunday - Thursday, allowing you to enjoy a great work/life balance.
Responsibilities as a Substance Abuse Counselor:
- Conduct individual, group, and/or family counseling sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required;
- May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions;
- Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment, for patients;
- Prepare an individual treatment plans for each assigned patient;
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner;
- May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients;
- Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed;
- May plan for aftercare for assigned patients;
- May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested;
- May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care;
- Evaluate patient’ needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed; and,
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications as a Substance Abuse Counselor:
- Bachelor's degree in social or health services field from an accredited college or university
- Previous experience in counseling field instruction/internship or similar practicum through education or certification process preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- CADC or LADC in New Hamsphire preferred, or Vermont issued Apprentice Addiction Professional (AAP) or eligible to obtain within 6 months of hire. AHCTC
