SUD Counselor

SUD Counselor

SUD Counselor

Job Code : SUD - 114

Revision Date : March, 01, 2024

Starting Salary : $21.52 hourly; $44,768 annually

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Overview

We are an agency committed to innovative behavioral health services in trauma-informed care that promote healing and recovery to instill a sense of empowerment and foster a lifelong sense of resilience.

General Description

The purpose of this job is to screen clients for substance use issues and determine if the client meets TDI criteria for substance use treatment and DSM-5 criteria for a substance use diagnosis. Clients that are identified with co-occurring mental issues will be referred to the proper clinic or agency in the community. The SUD Counselor conducts outreach activities to the community and provides general overdose education and information on the substance use treatment services that are available.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Perform screenings, assessments, referrals and follow-ups to clients.
• Documents client's information according to Agency Policies.
• Prepares reports of screenings and / or assessments outcomes for referral sources.
• Participated in outreach programs and events in the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires an Associate's Degree in Health or Human Services, Social Services, Rehabilitation, Emergency Management or related field, supplemented by one (1) year of experience as a chemical dependency or mental health counselor or closely related field; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. Requires to be certified.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of trauma-informed theories, principles, and practices (includes multi-faceted understanding of concepts such as community trauma, intergenerational and historical trauma, parallel processes, and universal precautions), preferred.

Physical Demands

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and occasionally involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force for outreach or community events on a regular and recurring basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Special Certifications and Licenses

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Emergence Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Emergence Health Network to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Other Job Characteristics

Note : This Class Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Emergence Health Network and an employee and is subject to change by the Emergence Health Network as its needs change.