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.
Substance Abuse Counselor (Master's Degree Required) New Season - 2.4 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Benefits Paid time off 401(k) matching Benefits from day one Referral program Qualifications Master's degree in social work Collaborate with healthcare professionals Direct patient care Intake Master's degree in psychology Care documentation Clinical case management notes Family counseling Patient service Diagnostic evaluation Initial patient assessment Substance abuse counseling Counseling Master's degree in human services Psychology Substance abuse Clinical assessment documentation Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with individuals with mental health conditions Human Services Patient counseling Social Work Healthcare treatment Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Master's degree in counseling Health education and counseling Entry level Substance abuse recovery planning Group counseling Full Job Description Description Substance Abuse Counselor (Master's Degree Required) -
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Competitive | Full Benefits Starting Day One Ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals overcoming addiction? New Season is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our Birmingham team. If you're passionate about behavioral health, mental health, addiction counseling, and helping patients achieve lasting recovery, we'd love to meet you. Why Join New Season? Full benefits starting on Day One Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO starting Day One Tuition and licensure reimbursement Up to $2,000 Employee Referral Bonus 401(k) with company match Early morning schedule for excellent work-life balance For more than 30 years, New Season has been a national leader in opioid addiction treatment and medication-assisted treatment (MAT), providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals on their recovery journey. What You'll Do Provide individual, group, and family substance abuse counseling Complete patient assessments, intakes, treatment plans, and clinical documentation Maintain at least 20 hours of direct patient counseling each week Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care Educate patients on recovery, relapse prevention, and treatment goals Support patients throughout every stage of their recovery journey Qualifications Master's degree in a behavioral health, mental health, counseling, social work, psychology, or related field QSAP I eligible Must obtain Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) certification within 30 months of hire to remain qualified to provide patient services Substance use disorder or behavioral health experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply If you're looking for a rewarding Behavioral Health Counselor, Mental Health Counselor, or Addiction Counselor opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact every day, apply today and become part of the New Season team. Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Job or State Requirements Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or similar Human Services