What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at FIRETREE LTD?
Job description
Position Overview:
Seeking Full Time Substance Abuse Counselor. This is a clinical position involving the engagement of clientele in a therapeutic relationship with the goal of fostering cognitive and behavioral change to improve overall client functioning.
Qualifications for the position:
Bachelor’s degree in an approved human service related field preferred. 1 year of clinical experience within a drug and alcohol setting preferred. Full certification as an addictions counselor (CADC/CAADC) preferred but not required, Master's degree preferred but not required, Professional License or License eligible preferred but not required (ie: LSW, LCSW, LPC).
- Conduct intake screening/assessments and make appropriate treatment recommendations based on ASAM level of care assessment; including but not limited to referrals to inpatient treatment level of care, community services or applicable resources or treatment as identified by biopsychosocial assessment.
- Schedule and conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions in person or via electronic platform.
- Participate in clinical consultations with treatment team on a weekly basis.
- Coordinate clinical treatment with referral sources.
- Complete all required case management as set by company policy and funding source requirements.
- Facilitate communication that may include communication between billing, Utilization review, Accounting and Clinical departments with the organization.
- Represent agency within the community in a professional manner.
- Collect co-pay, deductibles, and co-insurance payments, record and submit to Accounting department.
- Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director.
- Must be able to operate a computer, fax machine, telephone system, and video equipment.
BENEFITS:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance (also Supplemental Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance)
- Vacation / Sick / Personal leave accrued at 120 hours per year (15 days or 10 hrs. per month)
- Company Match 401k Retirement Plan in addition to discretionary 401k company contributions on your behalf after six months
- (12) Paid Holiday schedule
- Life Insurance ($10,000)
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Maternity Leave, Parental, Family Leave and Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Paid Jury Duty
- Flexible medical and dependent daycare spending accounts
- Short Term Long Term Disability
- Paid Professional Certifications/ Licenses
- Paid approved professional development/mandated trainings
- Travel and Mileage Reimbursement
- Safe Harbor (up to 12 weeks)
- 75% Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500 per year
- Salary increases are merit based
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Salary : $2,500
