What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor position at Aldie Counseling Center?
We are seeking an Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team! You will be responsible for implementing effective treatment plans to clients in an individual or group setting. We provide Medical Assisted Treatment along with outpatient services. Our facility and team work with dual diagnosis clients.
Responsibilities:
- Counsel and advise individuals and groups with substance abuse diagnosis
- Counsel and advise individuals and groups with mental health diagnosis
- Develop and implement individual treatment plans
- Complete and manage needed paperwork for client charts
- Manage communication with providers inside and outside the facility.
- Establish treatment goals and milestones with clients
- Manage a full time case load
- Educate families and groups on substance abuse treatments and prevention programs
- Facilitate referrals to other healthcare or counseling professionals
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related field
- Previous experience in counseling, social work, or other related fields
- Experience in conflict resolution
- Compassionate and caring demeanor
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Ability to work as a team and independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Salary : $21 - $28