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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.
$25,518 / year median in North Carolina
+20% projected growth
Job Description
- Part time (20 hours per week) includes all hours worked not just billable hours in session.
- Schedule 1pm-5pm Wednesday and 8-430 Thursday and Friday
JOB LOCATION IS IN CHEROKEE, NC
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Must, at a MINIMUM, have the required Certification OR State License to practice as a Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Substance Abuse Counselor
- Must have at least 3 years of experience
- May be subject to a criminal background check and drug testing
Description:
Must be able to work both independently and as a member of a healthcare team to provide optimal services to a population of financially disadvantaged youth, ranging from 16 to 24 years in age.- Assists in developing program components related to Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) testing, prevention, and intervention. Including presentations and trainings to staff and clients
- Is responsible for completing Monthly and Quarterly reports
- Is responsible for documenting all screenings, assessments, group facilitations, and counseling according to procedures
- Provides "as needed" consulting services regarding AOD related issues
- Is responsible for providing yearly staff trainings The Right Solution is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its services or employment practices.