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Pavillon International

Counselor - Residential Addiction Treatment

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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

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Job Description

Seeking full-time Counselor for our Residential Primary Care Program . Requires at least three years of experience in addiction and integrated co-occurring counseling. Prefer residential treatment experience and experience working with professionals in need of treatment and the associated support and monitoring systems. Knowledge of family systems and family therapy, relapse prevention, DBT, CBT and other trauma resolution therapies. Knowledge of Twelve Step facilitation preferred.
Education :
Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or a related field and NC SA certified or licensed, or Associate's or Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years SUD counseling with diverse populations, and Must be NC SA . Supervision provided for LCAS-A's.
Experience Requirement :
Must have at least three years' experience in addiction or substance abuse counseling.
Job Summary :
Provides addiction/substance abuse/dual disorder assessment, education, counseling and therapy for patients in individual and/or group setting.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Manage a caseload of up to eight (8) patients Maintain documentation commensurate with accreditation standards and program policies Participate in team and departmental staff meetings held and all mandatory departmental meetings Responsible for obtaining information from a colleague when there are unavoidable absences from meetings Arrange for peer coverage of all usual and customary duties while on vacation prior to departure Work proficiently in all 12 core functions of SA counseling with emphasis in the areas of: assessment individual therapy group therapy didactic presentations Work cooperatively and productively with fellow members of the treatment team in all areas of the program including Primary Treatment, Extended Care, Family Program, Alumni and Out Services and any new programs that are added Work a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours when needed When you join the Pavillon team, your Career Experience includes :
Career Growth :
Continuous learning and career development
Work-Life Balance :
Environment that provides support and skill development
Integrity :
We value and respect our employees and patients
Sense of Purpose :
Your contributions improve the quality of people's lives
Empowering Positive Culture :
Environment that focuses on bringing out the best in people Trust in
Leadership :
Managers foster an environment of trust, mentorship and fairness
Encouragement and Recognition :
Be recognized, appreciated and rewarded
Involvement and Belonging :
We look forward to welcoming you to our team! 97% of Pavillon employees would recommend Pavillon to others All full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package that includes: medical/dental/vision insurance coverage company funded $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability and AD&D insurance short-term disability and voluntary life insurance ten paid holidays generous paid time-off policy with accrual from first day 12 days in year one increases to 27 days beginning in year 5 excellent 401K retirement plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 4% of employee contribution beautiful 160-acre campus with walking trail Must have satisfactory criminal background check and clean urine drug screen. Equal Opportunity Employer