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NEW HORIZON TREATMENT CENTER

Substance Abuse Counselor in Training

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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.

$25,776 / year median in Georgia

+23% projected growth

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Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Training, where you will gain invaluable hands-on experience in behavioral health and addiction treatment. This paid offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in clinical counseling, patient assessment, and crisis management while supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. Under supervision, you will assist in providing comprehensive care, implementing evidence-based therapies, and contributing to case management efforts. This role is ideal for motivated individuals passionate about making a positive impact in mental health and addiction services. Support licensed counselors in conducting patient intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations using medical terminology and ICD coding standards (ICD-9, ICD-10) Assist in delivering individual and group counseling sessions utilizing therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing Participate in crisis intervention and crisis management activities to ensure patient safety and well-being Help with documentation of medical records, HIPAA-compliant notes, and treatment plans within electronic health record systems Contribute to data collection efforts for research purposes, including tracking progress with CPT coding and ICD coding for accurate reporting Engage in case management activities, including patient care planning, follow-up assessments, and community resource coordination Support the implementation of behavioral health strategies such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) and behavior management techniques
Pay:
$33,820.00 - $37,440.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person