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Substance Abuse Counselor
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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.
$28,367 / year median in Missouri
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Work with patients to complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork. Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups. Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame. Identify any clinical/case management needs and work to address those needs. Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required. Perform at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions. Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery. Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification. Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.Benefits:
Early morning hours (Allows for a great work life balance) Competitive Pay Generous PTO Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short/Long Term Disability 401k with up to 3% matching Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc. Referral bonus (up to $2,000)Essential Qualifications:
Education/Licensure/Certification:
Qualified candidates must have an active CRADC, CRAADC, CADC, and RADC-P from the state of Missouri.Experience Required:
Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required. Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Job or State Requirements CADC- CCDP-D
- CRADC
- RADC-P
- CRAADC
- RADC