Senior Substance Abuse Counselor

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Senior Substance Abuse Counselor for the Coastal Alabama Area Command, located in Mobile, Alabama.   About this opportunity: Supervises and monitors the day-to-day activities of an assigned program in the federal residential and other substance abuse programs. Maintains case load of consumers based on workload, staff needs and enrollment in program. Prepares and maintains up-to-date electronic case notes, consumer records and reports. Utilizes evidence-based counseling techniques including but not limited to motivational interviewing, 12 Step counseling, cognitive therapy techniques. Sends monthly reports to Probation Officers as required; makes frequent court appearances. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include: Working knowledge of group dynamics, disease concept of addiction, Twelve Step recovery program and relapse prevention. Skilled in interpersonal relations and crisis intervention Ability to prepare & maintain accurate complete case notes & records.   What we are looking for in you: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Science or a related field or Qualifies as a QSAP I or II. And certified as a substance abuse counselor through NAADAC or AADAA, or licensed as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW, or ability to achieve certification within first 24 months of employment. And two years clinical experience in the substance abuse or mental health field or any equivalent experience   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Work requires performance of duties in social services environments where exposure to communicable and infectious diseases are possible. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.   Employee Benefits Health Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Aflac Supplemental - Critical Illness; Accident; Hospital; Vision; Dental Paid holidays, Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave Time   The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. We strive to do the “Most Good” for our employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good, with these five values at the heart of everything we do:We are… Passionate Compassionate Uplifting Brave Trustworthy To learn more about the Alabama Louisiana Mississippi Divisional Headquarters, please visit:https://salvationarmyalm.org/coastalalabama/coastal-alabama/   Additional Information: All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.   To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.   Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled   When an application is selected for review, typically only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements as indicated in the job description for the position may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly, and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available).   We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army.