Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor CADAS Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time $18

• $24 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications LADC Health screenings Addiction counseling LMSW Student mentoring Caseload management Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC Mid-level Master's degree Driver's License Care plan development Substance abuse Mental health support Clinical documentation Safe environment creation LADAC Patient progress monitoring Working with individuals with substance use disorders Managing patient records Referral coordination Individual counseling Crisis intervention counseling Health education and counseling Community resource coordination Full Job Description Job Overview•Substance Abuse Counselor Rate of Pay $18•24/hr based on experience We are seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team.

The ideal candidate will provide counseling and support to individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Substance Abuse Counselor

• Perform client assessments/screenings as required
• Develop and implement a plan of treatment and aftercare plans for the client and/or family
• Evaluate client progress and revise treatment plan, as needed
• Provide client and family education about addiction, the recovery phase, and relapse prevention techniques
• Knowledgeable of community resources available for clients and families
• Assume case management responsibilities for assigned clients
• Demonstrate the ability to perform crisis intervention
• Present client cases for discussion with the multidisciplinary team
• Develop, implement, and coordinate educational classes and therapy programs
• Maintain referral source and responds appropriately
• Responsible for client, staff, and self-safety at all times
• Maintain client records
• Documentation meets standards and policies
• Treat clients/families with respect and dignity
• Perform all aspects of client care in an environment that optimizes client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Communicate with physicians and/or nurses in a clear and concise manner
• Maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments
• Function as a mentor for student interns
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and organizes; functions well during stressful and/or emergency situation
• Stay current with new techniques, advances through seminars, conferences, continuing educating classes, professional societies, and journals etc.
• Uses two identifiers for each client served to ensure identification
• Perform other duties as assigned

Regulatory Requirements:

Substance Abuse Counselor

• Master's Degree in a related field and/or an active National Certification in addiction preferred
• Minimum of two years training and/or clinical experience in substance abuse counseling desired
• Within four years will have obtained licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor or actively pursuing higher education degree
• Valid Driver's License required Join our team and make a difference in the lives of individuals seeking recovery from substance abuse.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00

• $24.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 5 years? Are you on Federal Supervision at this time? This includes Federal Pretrial, Federal Probation or Federal Parole.

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

Substance Abuse:

2 years (Preferred) Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LADAC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW

(Preferred)

Work Location:

In person