Substance-Addiction Counselor

Job Description

Salary: $25-$35/hr

Trinity Social Services is seeking a Substance Abuse/Addiction Counselor. As a Trinity substance/addiction counselor, this individual will provide case management and crisis interventions with individuals. Provide direct care in a recovery focused environment. Provide substance abuse counseling, assessment, and treatment planning. This position will provide the individual and group counseling within outpatient treatment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Professional Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling (CACII, CADCII, MAC, CCADC, CAS, or CACI with Addiction Counselor Trainee with supervision). Credentialed in State of GA.

Masters in Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family or Social Services Field

Must have a passion for encouraging and empowering individuals and families!

Addiction Counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Substance Abuse Counseling: 2 years

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for development of the treatment plan for each individual

Responsible for completing Behavioral Assessments.

Responsible conducting individual and group counseling, family counseling, SA Evaluations, and case/treatment reviews.

Responsible for current record keeping, timely entering notes into electronic medical record, and participation in treatment team.

Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, community partners and others by both phone and in person.

Compliance with all guidelines for county and state contracts and all legal/ethical standards.

Facilitate group counseling utilizing evidence-based programs / manuals.

Create treatment and relapse prevention plans based on clinical experience, individual/family interviews, treatment needs, and evidence-based practices.

Review and evaluate progress towards recovery goals identified and determine readiness for step down, discharge and aftercare.

May provide crisis intervention services as needed.

Provide status reports (i.e. attendance, drug screens, participation level, progress towards goals) on a biweekly basis to referral source or agency mandate.

Required Competencies:

An effective communicator with strong oral, written skills and capability to deal with all facets of people.

Accurately utilize computer software for individualized, accurate, and timely documentation.

Good communication and organizational skills.

High level of attention to detail and the ability to multitask.