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.
Bachelors Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, criminology, or substance use disorders.
Certificate:
CACI, CADCI, CACII, CADCII, MAC
License:
LAPC, LPC, LAMFT, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW
Gender specific program requires female staff. At least 1 year experience working in Mental Health or Substance Use Disorder field. Bilingual- English and Spanish is preferred. Highland Rivers Behavioral Health (HRBH) substance use programs promote recovery, self-sufficiency and help individuals learn how to manage life issues and day-to-day living without the use of mood or mind-altering substances or drugs. HRBH substance use services lead to a path of recovery by offering one-to-one, group, and family counseling. HRBH areas of expertise include best practice interventions on abstinence from illicit chemical use to address substance use and depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), poor impulse control, and negative patterns of thought and behavior that are counterproductive to living a healthy and fulfilled life. The Counselor will work from Mondays though Fridays from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct groups, individual counseling and psychoeducation as delineated via program licensure by Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)/Health Facility Regulation (HFR). Follow established guidelines in the Program Plan. Complete Service Plan Development's, and all other supporting assessments, including UDS, & documentation for individuals. Maintains a caseload of individuals ensuring compliance with policies and procedures re: documentation and services are being provided per and individual's treatment plan recommendations. Follow-up calls with referrals and participation in Treatment/consultation/clinical team meetings. Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge/transition persons served, as clinically indicated. Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc. Retirement Plan with employer matching 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service 10 paid holidays 1 personal day Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties. Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track.
Pay:
$15.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position requires a certificate or license from the State of Georgia. Please state if you have a CACI, CADCI, CACII, CADCII, MAC or LAPC, LPC, LMFT, LMSW. or LCSW.
