Family Way Counselor

Job Summary: Family Way Counselor

A Family Way Counselor is responsible for counseling clients and/or families with alcohol and drug dependency

• Duties and Responsibilities:*

· A Counselor performs client assessments to determine level of addiction

· Develop and implement a plan of treatment and aftercare plans for the client and/or family

· Counselors evaluate client progress and revise treatment plan as needed

· Provide client and family education about addiction, the recovery phase, and relapse prevention techniques

· Knowledgeable of community resources available for clients and families

· Counselors assume case management responsibilities for assigned clients

· Demonstrate the ability to perform crisis intervention

· Counselors conduct individual, group and family counseling sessions Refers client to supplemental counseling and treatment, as needed

· Develop, implement, and coordinate educational classes and therapy programs

· Counselors maintain referral source for client and responds appropriately

· Responsible for client, staff, and self-safety at all times

· Maintain client records

· Documentation meets standards and policies

· Counselors treat clients/families with respect and dignity

· Perform all aspects of client care in an environment that optimizes client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

· Communicate with physicians and/or nurses in a clear and concise manner

· Maintain a good working relationship within the department ad with other departments

· Counselors function as a mentor for student interns

· Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and organizes; functions well during stressful and/or emergency situation

· Stay current with new techniques, advances through seminars, conferences, continuing educating classes, professional societies, and journals etc.

Regulatory Requirements:

· AA, BA or BS Degree in a related field preferred

· Minimum of two years training and/or clinical experience in substance abuse counseling desired

· Within four years will have obtained licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor or actively pursuing higher education degree
Valid Driver’s License required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Patient demographics:

• Adults
• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 5 years?
• Are you on Federal Supervision at this time? This includes Federal Pretrial, Federal Probation or Federal Parole.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• training or clinical experience in Substance Abuse: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22