(Archived) Substance Abuse Counselor

Overview

Our Substance Abuse Counselor provides direct service care to meet the needs of the patients with co-occurring mental, emotional, and substance abuse issues. The position works with the treatment team to plan and deliver integrated substance abuse and mental illness services. The Substance Abuse Counselor assesses patients; participates in the development and implementation of the Recovery Plan; develops, organizes, and conducts program activities to provide education and treatment for issues related to substance abuse; and provides group and individualized sessions for patients.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in a human services related field

Experience:

• Experience in a correctional environment desired

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed and/or certified in chemical dependency, substance abuse, etc., preferred.
• Related certification may be applicable based on specific state requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Develops and conducts integrated co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness group and individual substance abuse services for identified patients.
2. Assesses and evaluates patients to determine immediate needs and services, along with the level of care needed.
3. Completes and maintains necessary documentation in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.
4. Evaluates substance abuse counseling and education classes.
5. Monitors twelve-step recovery groups.

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