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Highland Health Systems

Substance Use Counselor

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What they do

A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$28,547 / year median in Alabama

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB TITLE
Substance Use Counselor
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Mental Health Worker 2
SALARY RANGE:
Range 10
REPORTS TO:
Project Supervisor Professional work in the area of drug and the alcohol Use. Work includes direct patient care with an active caseload, consultation with other agencies and educational presentations. 1. Provides group education and intervention at the jails or other sites. 2. Completes administrative paperwork, including progress notes, case formulations, etc. 3. May work as instructor in DUI class or intensive outpatient program. 4. Consults with referral sources. 5. Presents consultation & education programs on substance Use to the public. 6. Responsible for the storage and protection of consumer records. 6. Performs other related duties as required. 7. Must meet productivity requirements set forth by the agency Ability to provide therapeutic counseling for clients and complete required paperwork. Knowledge of substance Use and the skills to apply various therapy techniques in the treatment of substance Users and their families. Ability to establish effective working and professional relationships with clients, client's family, referral sources, staff, and the general public. Must be calm, flexible, organized and able to handle a fast pace. Possess organizational and oral and written communication. Must demonstrate the ability to work well with staff and clients in a polite, respectful and dignified manner.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or Substance abuse counselor certification
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person