Substance Abuse Counselor Position Available In Cherokee, Georgia

Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Category:

• Social Services

Requisition Number:

SUBST095208

ing Details
ed: January 30, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery
1380 Howell Bridge Road
Ball Ground, GA 30107, USA
Job Details
Description
Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center has an opportunity in our detox/residential treatment center located in the beautiful North Gia Mountains. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to impact other human beings in such an AMAZING way that it changes their lives forever. We are currently hiring a full-time substance abuse counselor. The position of Counselor at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is an integralponent of our multidisciplinary treatment team for substance abuse and trauma treatment. A qualified candidate must possess coping skills to deal with multiple caseloads, duties & priorities, as well as have excellentmunication & documentation skills. This is an on-site, full-time position, Monday

• Friday, some Sundays (if on Sunday, off Friday).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct individual, group, or family counseling sessions as scheduled, and document as required.
Facilitate assigned group or family sessions and assist with modifying problem behaviors.
Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow-up assessments for patients.
Prepare an individual treatment plan for each assigned patient.
Evaluate the needs of the patient and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities as needed.
Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents arepleted timely and in a clear concise manner. Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
Act as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested.
Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.
May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns, providing direction and clinical guidance.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers always.
When patient needs are not met, acknowledge, and work to resolveplaints.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

Paid time off, vacation, sick & holidays
Health & welfare benefits including health, dental, vision, short

• & long-term disability & life insurance.

401K

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licenses / Certifications

• CAC II, CADC II, CCS OR

  Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related human service field required.
  Experience

• At least one year of clinical experience specifically with the chemical dependency population.
  Age / Gender Specifics
• Ability to work with male and female, adult substance abuse population.

PREFERENCES

Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related human service field required.
  Licenses

• LAPC, LMSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT.

  Special Certifications

• Trauma training and chemical dependency certification strongly preferred.
  Experience
• At least two years of clinical experience specifically with the chemical dependency population.

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