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.
Macon, GA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $75,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Substance abuse treatment center experience Substance abuse counseling Bachelor's degree Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Substance abuse services in social work
Full Job Description Benefits:
Bonus based on performance Paid time off Training & development
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, Therapists are responsible for providing individual and group therapy to patients with a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency. Essential Functions Provide individual therapy, group therapy, and family education and/or counseling as well crisis intervention as needed. Services shall be provided in accordance with Georgia Department of Community Health as well as within the scope of practice according to the therapist's credentials & qualifications. Complete biopsychosocial assessment and other clinical evaluations. Evaluate the individual and family systems as well as assess client's functioning with work, school, family, interpersonal relationships, self-management and self-care, health, mental health, and routines of daily living to identify areas needing continued support, appropriate support resources, and treatment services to match client needs. Maintain client records related to screening, intake, treatment, continuing care, progress toward goals and objectives, discharge, and treatment outcomes that are accurate, concise, timely, and useful for coordinating treatment team planning, monitoring, and review. Work collaboratively with clients to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses priority needs of the patient, desired treatment outcomes, and an agreed upon plan of action and reassessment. Work as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Coordinate with medical, psychiatric, and clinical staff to determine appropriate treatment approach, identify appropriate/needed referrals and coordinate care to best match services to client treatment needs. Facilitate discharge planning, follow-up, and aftercare planning services in a timely manner to assist client transitions in treatment. Expeditiously discharge inactive clients. Attend regular staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities involved in the smooth functioning of clinical operations. Arrive on-time, for all scheduled shifts and appointments, which may include day, evening, or weekend shifts. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Clinical Director. Education/Licensure Bachelor's Degree in Addictions Studies or Counseling and a minimum of 3 years of work- related experience field of addiction treatment. Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Addiction Studies or related field preferred. Licensed n the State of Georgia.
