Substance Abuse Counselor

New Rate : $30 / per hour

Shift : Part-Time

We offer the Following :

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Fun, Family-Like Team, and Atmosphere!

Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits : 401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR POSITION SUMMARY The Substance Abuse Counselor Include but not limited to travel to 3 locations Cambridge, Medford and Everett, work with patients one on one as well as groups within structured program, work with interdisciplinary Team including licensed nurses, social workers, NPs / MDs, and others Team approach.

Report Directly : to Regional LICSW

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 2 years employment in a clinician / counselor / social work capacity or equivalent preferred.

Substance use certification Prefer ( LDAC or CDAC ) = all prior experience will be considered; students welcome to apply .

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Professionals will provide crisis stabilization, complete intakes and on-going evaluations, and provide consultation.

Assesses individual’s level of functioning, strengths and weaknesses related to primary substance use diagnosis

Orients individual to treatment process / program goal

Delivers and reinforces evidence-based treatment / curricula.

Develops treatment and discharge plans in conjunction with Qualified Behavioral Health Professionals

Performs individual and group therapeutic interventions as appropriate.

Maintains confidentiality

Possesses excellent communication skill

Provides the timely and necessary preparation of documentation, records and reports.

Educates individuals on the effects of substance use on their physical, social and emotional lives.

Participate in monthly behavioral health calls, work collaborative with the medical team to best determine overall treatment for each individual.

The Substance Abuse Counselor performs risk assessment of clients; coordination of care with interdisciplinary team including medical staff, community providers, psychiatric hospitals; and discharge planning.

The Substance Abuse Counselor assists in planning and implementing the goals and objectives of programs and projects.

The Substance Abuse Counselor provides the necessary preparation of documentation, necessary records and reports.

The Substance Abuse Counselor utilizes clinical skills such as prioritizing treatment needs; crisis management; brief clinical interventions including CBT and Motivational Interviewing.

Excellent and timely documentation skills required.

The ideal candidate is able to make independent clinical decisions, while utilizing assistance and supervisory intervention, as needed.

Job Goal : to provide support for patients with drug and alcohol education, prevention, intervention, and consultation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and / or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and / or the CBA, depending on the position..

Note : This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Substance Abuse Councilor position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs and priorities.