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Aloha House

Substance Use Counselor

Pay: $55,120/yr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Makawao, HI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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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.

$33,027 / year median in Hawaii

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

We currently have a Counselor position in Substance Use for Adults at our Makawao locations. This counselor can come in at 3 different levels: Substance Abuse Counselor Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) Master's Level

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Carries caseload of clients and assumes primary responsibility for them. 2. Completes a thorough assessment utilizing approved instruments and diagnostic summaries. 3. Prepares and maintains case records, reports, and forms, performs case follow-up and closing, and performs other administrative tasks as required. Assures the over-all compliance and completeness of all legal forms and documentation in client files of assigned caseload. Develops and implements comprehensive individual and family treatment plans and modifies treatment plans to comply with changes in client status. 4. Documents services rendered during intake and screening interviews, counseling and therapy sessions, referrals and follow-up. 5. Facilitates (or co-facilitates) skill building and educational sessions for clients.

CERTIFICATE / LICENSE / REGISTRATION

1. State of Hawaii Substance Abuse Counselor Certification (CSAC) preferred 2. CPR/FA Certification 3. Current driver's license, clean driving abstract and current car insurance.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. HS Degree or BA degree from an accredited college or university and at least two years of paid work experience in substance abuse treatment. 2. Master's Degree in a related field of study in lieu of a CSAC.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Addictions Counselors:

2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CSAC (Required)

Work Location:

In person