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Substance Use 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.
$28,322 / year median in Washington
+18% projected growth
Job Description
- 3.0 Lakewood, WA Job Details Full-time $26.00
- $27.
Full Job Description Overview:
Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program Seeking:
Substance Use Counselor Washington SUDP or SUDPT is requiredFull Time Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 5:00 AM
- 1:30 PM Rotating Saturdays, 5:00 AM
- 1:30
PM Our Benefits:
Semi-Annual Bonus Program Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Competitive 401(k) plan Paid vacation and sick time Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees) Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industryOur Team:
Lakewood Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Lakewood, WA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. Your Job as aSubstance Use Counselor:
The Substance Use Counselor is instrumental in our patient's treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Use Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.Job Responsibilities:
Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions. Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery. Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed. Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner. Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient. Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments. Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed. May plan for aftercare for assigned patients. Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed. Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed. Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed. Compensation for roles at Lakewood CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Lakewood CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Washington as set forth below.Role Location:
Washington Calculated Salary Range for role : $26.00- $27.