Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (Campus)

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (Campus) Cocaine Alcohol Awareness Program - 4.0 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $36,000 - $45,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Client assessment in therapy Coaching Clinical skill development Individual therapy Clinical staff development programs Master's degree Care planning in social services Team development Clinical staff training Substance abuse counseling Conducting training sessions as a therapist or counselor supervisor Clinical training Clinical staff mentoring Working with individuals with mental health conditions Social Work Healthcare treatment Working with individuals with substance use disorders Training delivery Substance abuse services in social work Full Job Description The Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor/Master Social Worker will ensure treatment teams and clinical staff develop competencies and establish sustainable practices and processes for the delivery of integrated dual disorders treatment. Must be able to train current employees in the application of integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders. Provide technical assistance and technology transfer to staff through training, consultation, and coaching. Guide staff in the incorporation of an integrated treatment perspective in clinical activities, such as detecting co-occurring disorders, assessment, treatment planning, interventions, and discharge planning.

Job Duties:

Provide individual therapy at a minimum of one (1) session per week, and group counseling at a minimum of three (3) times per week. Obtain feedback from patients, staff, and other stakeholders to assist in developing procedures that will help make the project outcome an effective and efficient way to deliver integrated treatment in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The ability to assist in planning, process development, and outcome measurements is key in order to support the expansion of these practices to other inpatient mental health programs. The Counselor is responsible for assessing the level of drug and alcohol and conducting substance abuse services for residents. He/she provides counseling sessions for families, individuals and groups. The Counselor is responsible for interviewing and developing the chemical dependency assessment. The Counselor is also liaisons with outside agencies and individuals for the purpose of developing and coordinating discharge planning with the treatment team and family. Education & Qualifications Licensure by the State of Tennessee as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) preferred, a Master Degree will be accepted in Social Work, Chemical Health Counseling, Psychology, or other closely related field. At least two years of experience working with clients dually diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse disorders in the areas of screening, integrated assessment, treatment planning, providing treatment interventions, and discharge planning. A minimum of two years of professional experience, utilizing motivational interviewing is also required. At least one year of experience training, coaching, and mentoring other treatment team professionals and direct-care staff in acquiring these same skills. Full Time Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$36,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person