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.
Approximately 10:00 or 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. Position Summary LADGOV Corporation is seeking a qualified Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor to provide prevention, education, counseling, intervention, and recovery-support services to young adults in a residential education and vocational training environment. The counselor will conduct substance-use screenings, provide individual and group counseling, support behavioral intervention planning, coordinate referrals, administer testing procedures, and collaborate with healthcare, counseling, education, recreation, and residential staff. Essential Responsibilities Conduct substance-use screenings, assessments, and intake interviews. Provide individual and group counseling related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. Develop and maintain individualized intervention and support plans. Introduce students to appropriate recovery and self-help resources. Monitor student progress and adjust intervention strategies when necessary. Coordinate with healthcare providers, counselors, instructors, and support staff. Help update behavioral agreements and intervention plans. Provide referrals to community treatment and counseling resources when appropriate. Conduct drug and alcohol testing while maintaining proper chain-of-custody procedures. Maintain drug-testing supplies and equipment. Maintain accurate, current, and confidential counseling records. Prepare required monthly and quarterly activity reports. Support tobacco-use prevention and healthy-lifestyle programming. Organize and participate in substance-use prevention and educational activities. Collaborate with recreation personnel to promote healthy, substance-free leisure activities. Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, training sessions, and professional development activities. Report safety concerns or significant behavioral incidents through the appropriate supervisory channels. Perform all services in accordance with professional ethics, applicable state requirements, and organizational policies. Minimum Qualifications Active and unrestricted substance-abuse counseling license or certification that satisfies Montana requirements. Education and training sufficient to qualify for the applicable Montana substance-abuse counseling credential. Ability to maintain all required professional credentials and liability insurance. Knowledge of substance-use assessment, prevention, intervention, counseling, recovery support, and referral practices. Knowledge of drug and alcohol testing and chain-of-custody procedures. Ability to facilitate individual counseling, group counseling, and educational presentations. Ability to work effectively with adolescents and young adults from diverse backgrounds. Strong interpersonal, organizational, documentation, and case-management skills. Ability to protect confidential health and counseling information. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening. Final client approval is required before beginning work. th5Uf8ZjEv
