What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Eau Claire Comprehensive Treatment Center?
Overview
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EARLY MORNINGS = GREAT WORK/LIFE BALANCE!
Seeking: Substance Abuse Counselor
FT Hours: Monday - Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm with rotating weekends & holidays.
Our Benefits:
- Quarterly Bonus Program Eligibility
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer paid clinical supervision for candidates seeking SAC-IT, SAC, CSAC
- Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
- Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
Our Team:
Eau Claire Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Eau Claire, WI, 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:
- Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in social or health services field required;
- Prefer Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field;
- Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT (medication assisted treatment) environment.
Licenses/Certifications:
- SAC-IT or eligible is required
- Also considering: SAC, CSAC, LPC, LMFT, & LCSW
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.