Addictions Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Counselor - Residential Addiction Treatment

Full Time

Mill Spring, NC, US

Our client is seeking a full-time Counselor for our client’s Women's Residential Primary Care Program. Requires at least three years of experience in addiction and integrated co-occurring counseling. Prefer residential treatment experience and experience working with professionals in need of treatment and the associated support and monitoring systems. Knowledge of family systems and family therapy, relapse prevention, DBT, CBT and other trauma resolution therapies. Knowledge of Twelve Step facilitation preferred.

Education :

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or a related field and NC SA certified or licensed, or Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree plus 3 years SUD counseling with diverse populations, and Must be NC SA. Supervision provided for LCAS-A's.

Experience Requirement :

Must have at least three years’ experience in addiction or substance abuse counseling.

Job Summary :

Provides addiction / substance abuse / dual disorder assessment, education, counseling and therapy for patients in individual and / or group settings.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manage a caseload of up to eight (8) patients
• Maintain documentation commensurate with accreditation standards and program policies
• Participate in team and departmental staff meetings held and all mandatory departmental meetings Responsible for obtaining information from a colleague when there are unavoidable absences from meetings
• Arrange for peer coverage of all usual and customary duties while on vacation prior to departure
• Work proficiently in all 12 core functions of SA counseling with emphasis in the areas of :
• assessment
• individual therapy
• group therapy
• didactic presentations
• Work cooperatively and productively with fellow members of the treatment team in all areas of the program including Primary Treatment, Extended Care, Family Program, Alumni and Out Services and any new programs that are added
• Work a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours when needed

When you join the team, your Career Experience includes :

All full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package that includes :

excellent 401K retirement plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 4% of employee contribution

beautiful 160-acre campus with walking trail

Must have a satisfactory criminal background check and clean urine drug screen. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

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Recruiting on behalf of our client.

Company Description

10X Recruiting Partners ~ The Good People Recruiters\r\nRecruiting on behalf of our client.