Substance Abuse Center Director (Hosp. Op.) jobs in Springfield, MA

Duties

• Helps develop individual treatment plans
• Provides interventions that address issues of substance use/abuse and sobriety.
• Develops and implements relapse prevention plans.
• Implements motivational interviewing techniques.
• Provides education and counseling on addiction and the disease process.
• Assists Persons with accessing substance abuse treatment, including but not limited to: inpatient/residential treatment, detoxification, intensive outpatient treatment.
• Assists Persons with accessing self-help and 12 step groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Dual Recovery Anonymous.
• Interacts with Persons in order to assess needs, provide information, discuss problems, identify patterns and stressors, and encourage growth and development.

Qualifications

• Certification as an addiction's counselor (i.e., LADC I)
• Master’s degree in a related field (Psychology, Social Work, etc.) preferred.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a mental health-related treatment program.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle for work purposes.

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