Substance Abuse Counselor

Position Description:

            Under the supervision of the clinical supervisor, the Substances Abuse Counselor advise clients who suffer form alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, mental health issues, or other mental and/or behavioral problems, by providing treatment and support to help clients recover from addiction or modify problem behaviors.

Position Qualifications:                                                         

• Education: Associates or Bachelor’s degree, not required. CDC certificate preferred
• Experience: 2 years
• Licenses, Certifications: Substance Abuse Counselor Certification
• Specialized Skills: Ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement viable care plans. Excellent written and verbal communication skills – precise and descriptive when communicating expectations and objectives creating open lines of communication with clinical and administrative staff.
• Preferred Qualifications: Associates or Bachelors degree

Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Evaluates the clients’ mental and physical health, addiction or problematic behavior and assesses the clients’ readiness for treatment.
• Develops, recommends and reviews treatment goals and plans for the client and their families.
• Assists clients in developing skills and behaviors necessary to recover from addition or modify the behavior.
• Works with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with recovery.
• Teaches the clients’ family members about addiction or behavior disorders and helps them to develop strategies to cope with those problems.
• Refers clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups.
• Conducts outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to avoid such behavior.
• Works with the clients individually and/or in group sessions.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies:

• Decision Making.

• Communication Proficiency.
• Judgment.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Diversity and Inclusion.
• Presentation Skills.
• Leadership.
• Project Management.
• Time Management.
• Stress Management/Composure

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Supervisory:

• This position manages all counselors in the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Work Authorization:

• BFC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other area protected by federal or state law.  Individuals that need assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Administration for BFC directly. 
• Employee must have the legal authorization to work in the U.S.