Position Description
Drug and alcohol counselors provide addiction prevention services and treatment. Their duties include but are not limited to screening. intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referrals, reports, recordkeeping, and a consultation with other professionals regarding client treatment and services. Drug and alcohol counselors assist clients with developing treatment plans and provide support and feedback that ensures clients to abstain from substances and live happy and productive lives free of their addiction.
Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with multiple health and criminal justice professionals using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
• Able to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Complete documentation of individual, group progress notes within 24 hours of service
• Complete individual treatment plans within regulatory timeframe
• Complete ongoing reviews of treatment plan with clients weekly
• Complete documentation of discharge notes of all clients within 24 hours of discharge
• Report any complaints or violations of licensing guidelines to clinical supervisor within 24 hours of being notified of violation
• Complete with client, individual treatment plan within 5 business days for all levels of care and within 24 hours for Detox LOC
• Attend consistent care team meetings based on clients’ needs
• Demonstrates and fosters the company’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state, national, and job-related guidelines for reference checking, background screening,10 panel urine drug screening, health screening, DMV (if applicable), insurance (if applicable), and license/credential verifications
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Provide daily communication/collaboration with treatment team of residents on personal caseload
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions with program participants on personal caseload
• Maintain all ethical standards consistent with his/her own professional licensing board in addition to standards
• Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines
• Participate in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in mental health counseling or related field
• NH licensure preferred, or willing to work toward licensure
• 2-4 years direct experience in the field of mental health and substance use disorders
• Thorough knowledge of causes and treatments of addiction and are trained to make decisions based on ethical and professional standards
• Maintain individual professional license in good standing

BenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.