Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Substance Use Disorder Counselor Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Lowell, MA Job Details Part-time $32 - $34 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Athenahealth Healthcare onboarding training Master's degree in social work LADC Health screenings

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Direct patient care Records maintenance Bachelor's degree in counseling LICSW Risk management for crisis intervention support Client assessment in therapy LSW Bachelor's degree in social work Serving clients Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Managing social services clients Bachelor's degree in psychology Individual therapy Master's degree in psychology Client file management Mid-level Orientation and onboarding programs (healthcare teaching and curriculum development) Group work facilitation for social work Care planning in social services Clinical staff training Substance abuse counseling Bachelor's degree Conducting training sessions as a therapist or counselor supervisor Full Job Description Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell is hiring a part-time Substance Use Disorder Counselor! 24 hours a week. $32 to $34 an hour with weekly pay. You provide assessment and counseling services to residents with a diagnosis of, or history of, a substance use disorder via the use of individual and group therapy; provides consultation and educational services/ trainings to staff at the facility.

Experience & Education:

Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, counseling, Social Work or related field. Preferably licensed to practice in the State (LMHC/LICSW/LSW/ LMFT/ LADC-I). Experience in the area of treatment of clients with a substance use disorder.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides direct services to residents as represented in the caseload through evaluations and screenings, crisis/emergency assessment and intervention, treatment planning and assessment, and individual and group therapy. Identify behaviors and barriers that interfere with medical rehabilitation. Develops an appropriate treatment plan to address SUD. Participates in interdisciplinary care plan meetings. Collaborates with doctors, individuals, and other social services agencies, insurance providers, and hospital networks regarding clients, client services, and case management. Maintain client records and administrative records according to Athena's policy. Attends administrative staff meetings as required. Provides orientation and ongoing in-service education to staff on the care and treatment of residents with a SUD. Attends in-service education, clinical supervision, and professional meetings as required. Ability to perform risk assessments using current accepted tools and practices to determine the appropriate level of care. Can develop and implement treatment plans that are behaviorally oriented, measurable, and appropriate for the identified level of care. Clinical expertise specific to the target population (substance abusers in SNF) with an ability to engage clients effectively and work with other professionals and organizations. Working knowledge of modalities of treatment for substance use disorders in the community to facilitate appropriate discharges (detox programs, residential treatment, IOP/SOAP programs, MAT, individual therapy and self-help programs).

Benefits:

Competitive and Weekly Pay Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees Career Advancement Opportunities Exclusive Employer Discount Program Available for

Eligible Team Members:

Employer Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Vacation and Personal Time Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).