Residential Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Details

BARRY ROBINSON CENTER - NORFOLK, VA

Description

We are growing our team! Apply today to become a Residential Substance Abuse Counselor and work in our 7 Challenges program!

The Barry Robinson Center is a residential treatment program serving adolescents, all of whom have a military connection. The purpose of the position is to provide direct care supervision/welfare of clients while ensuring safety and protection of their human rights in accordance with agency policies and procedures, specific to substance use.

This role involves building therapeutic relationships with the residents and being involved in their programming and treatment goals, while participating in their Treatment Plans and helping to facilitate and lead the 7 Challenges groups.

Responsibilities:

Building therapeutic relationships with clients

Participate with Treatment Team in developing and implementing the Initial Treatment Plan and subsequent Treatment Updates for each client

Complete the Seven Challenges training

Attend and facilitate all Seven Challenges groups and family consults

Assist with assessments and notes, and follow-ups post discharge

Evaluate behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and social needs of clients and family members

Coordinate, attend, and ensure the safety of clients on group outings off campus

Other responsibilities, as assigned

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

The schedule would be 2-3 days per week between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, additionally there will be two days each month of required work past 5:00 pm.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Human Services; or Associates degree and 3 months experience working with children;

or High school graduate or GED certificate and have 6 months experience working with children.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelors degree in Human Services with six or more months experience working with children/adolescents in a mental health setting.

Must have CSAC-A or CSAC with the State of Virginia

If you do not already have CSAC-A/CSAC certification, must commit to starting educational courses and/or residency for CSAC-A/CSAC within 3 months of hire date

Experience working with substance use groups preferred and/or strong knowledge of the 7 Challenges Program

Excellent oral and written communication as well as interpersonal skills

Ability to problem solve and have sound clinical judgement to analyze and react appropriately

A passion for working with adolescents struggling with mental illness and/or substance use disorders (co-occurring disorders)

Benefits:

Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company contribution

Company paid life and long-term disability insurance

Generous paid annual leave (Vacation)

Paid sick leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement, details below:

$3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure

$5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure

PLSF Eligible Nonprofit Organization (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program)

Employee events and activities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual performance reviews

Opportunities for advancement

And more!

The Barry Robinson Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.