Substance Abuse Counselor/Master Addiction Counselor

Job Description

Family Restoration Services is seeking a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor to apply and interpret therapeutic standards to a variety of clients with substance abuse and/or emotional impairments. Counselor will use cognitive-behavioral skill building techniques and administer Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) evaluations. Counselor will employ evidence-based practice (EBP) in conjunction with a therapeutic community approach to provide an immediate effect on the progress of treatment and improve the quality of life. This role is an independent contractor role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist client with identifying rehabilitation goals and develop treatment plans

Interview client on medical history or to obtain other pertinent information and evaluate the condition of the client

Work with family members to provide both drug education and counseling intervention

Prepare clinical documentation and reports

Provide a monthly assessment identifying progress and continuous improvement needs to reach optimal results

Obtain urine specimens from client when required

Formulates and conducts programs to promote prevention

Prepare clinical documentation and maintains reports and case histories

Provide direct supervision, monitoring and behavior intervention

Provide supportive counseling, motivational training and encouragement

Provide feedback, as needed, to parents, referral sources, and related providers,

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum education/experience:

Current and valid State Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in the state of Virginia or similar certification recognized by the VA Board of Professional Counselors or adequate training or a Master's in Addiction Counseling

Bachelor's degree in Human Services field with three or more years working as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC); Master’s in Addiction counseling or related field preferred

Experience working with emotionally/behaviorally challenged youth

Experience interfacing with court services unit and preparing assessments that satisfy a court order

Adequate education includes training (totaling 300 clock hours) in each of the areas below:

Understanding the dynamics of human behavior

Signs and symptoms of substance abuse;

Treatment approaches, group dynamics and other adjunctive treatment and recovery support groups;

Continuum of care and case management skills;

Recovery process and relapse prevention models;

Ethics

Professional identity in the provision of substance abuse services

Crisis intervention.

Substance abuse counseling treatment and planning and research

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of substance abuse and its physiological and psychological effects

Skilled in development and implementation of drug education curriculum

COMPETENCIES

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.

BENEFITS/WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Compensation and flexible work schedule

Supportive work environment and staff mentoring

CPR/First Aid and CPI Training

Training in different clinical perspectives by seasoned clinicians

Professional development through community relations

AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

Experience working with various populations

Discounted Mind, Body, Spirit ServicesCompany Description

Family Restoration Services (FRS) provides an array of services to emotionally disabled youth requiring supportive services to stabilize in their own homes. Family Restoration seeks to restore optimal health to the body, mind, and spirit. In this respect, our mission is to offer youth and families restorative counsel to repair dysfunctional homes, build healthy familial relationships, and to curb negative behaviors and attitudes through fitness and nutritional activities, therapeutic interventions and community partnering.

FRS believes each child deserves an opportunity to be involved in something he/she enjoys, explore talents and dreams and to gain passion for life and living through achieving excellence. FRS sets a standard for participation in various activities that allows youth access to social and recreational opportunities, with same age, non- disabled peers. Youth are escorted into natural settings with a therapeutic agent who experientially teaches discipline, self-control, respect for authority, positive peer relations, and lifesaving lessons only gained through these types of real life experiences. FRS employs highly competent and skilled individuals that believe in success and motivational concepts that encourage achievement in every relevant environment of a child's life.