CERTIFIED SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

This position involves the provision of an array of substance abuse disorder counseling and educational services within the group and program setting. Counselors are responsible for all client related documentation and reports as well as the development and implementation of treatment goals and objectives. Facilitating groups. On a monthly basis, 95.0% of the services provided are to be in the form of direct involvement with client' and/or their family members. Under close clinical and administrative supervision, you would perform work in the treatment, counseling, education and referral of clients and other concerned persons involved with the substance abuse program. Position reports directly to Clinical Director.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs substance use disorder counseling and education

• Recommends to supervisor revisions to treatment plan with consideration given to the nature and severity of the problem, family and job-related pressures or complications, individual and family histories, physical condition, and other pertinent factors.

• Under direct supervision provides case management to assist clients with alcohol and/or drug related problems.

• Under direct supervision, provides counseling in individual or group sessions.

• Serves as a counselor in a group or program setting.

• Leads group counseling sessions; may need to have the ability to provide services to clients incarcerated in local correctional facilities.

• Provides reassurance and encouragement to clients who make phone or personal contact during crisis or emergency situations.

• Provides information or referral services for individuals, families and other concerned persons; ensures that all entries into records are according to the FOCUS Inc, and DBHDS standards.

• Updates and completes records for all clients with whom they have had contact; may serve as a substitute on occasion as a primary counselor.

• Consults with peers and other professionals to share information, to discuss early intervention and/or treatment methods and techniques and recommendations for appropriate treatment interventions.

• Assists with substance use disorder education classes for new clients, their families and other concerned persons.

• Serves as an advocate for clients in their communities; and performs other duties as requested.

SKILLS:

• Case management
• Client documentation
• Oral and written communication
• S.A. Group counseling
• Program planning and coordination
• Staff Supervision
• Treatment plan development Computer software
• Crisis intervention

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field or attainment of an Associate of Arts Certificate in a related field plus two years of experience in substance abuse or another human services field.

TRAININGS’ CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/FIRST AID
• Medication Training
• DMV license
• Restraint Techniques
• Registered as a CSAC
• ASAM Training (preferred)

Job Types: Part-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA 23230

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Which certifications/licenses do you currently hold?
• Do you speak any other languages than English?
• What days are you available for an interview?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person