Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor/Clinician
This position entails treating patients with a substance use disorder identifying the root cause of abuse and assisting them with their progression to sobriety.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a professional counseling position that involves the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders and other co-occurring conditions. Treatment involves supervision of individual and group counseling of substance abusers, and their family. The clinician must possess expertise in counseling principles and techniques. Services are provided in accordance with recognized counseling principles and techniques and within the established policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization. Clinicians are required to work some evenings. The Clinician will work under the supervision of the Clinical Director and the Executive Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct group and individual counseling sessions with clients and their family, including clinical assessments/evaluations as needed.
• Teach clients coping mechanisms and best ways to prevent relapse
• Motivate individuals to desist from an addictive behavior and accept treatment
• Help patients setup a support network required in overcoming an addiction
• Prepare individualized treatment plans and continuing care plans
• Track clients’ recovery process to identify the need for treatment plan adjustment.
• Conduct or supervise urine drug screens as needed.
• Maintain contact with family members and provide and/or refer for services as needed.
• Complete PPW (pregnant and post partum) intakes and screening when necessary.
• Document, review, and maintain detailed case records on all clients.
• Review and/or prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports as required.
• Participates in all staff conferences regarding the evaluation of client’s progress and future treatment goals.
• Work with Clinical Staff, Program Staff and Administrators regarding client and program progress.
• Adhere to the Policies and Procedures of our agency programs, CARF and Louisiana State Licensing Guidelines.
• Maintains and compiles data for program evaluation.
• Establish and maintain liaison with various social services agencies that may be of assistance in alleviating client’s problems, refers clients to appropriate medical, legal, or social service personnel to accommodate their clients.
• Provide addiction-prevention resources to the community and assist with organizing public outreach to educate people on risks associated with alcohol and drug abuse as needed.
• Participate in educational workshops to identify new techniques of resolving substance abuse.
• Maintain updated Certifications and Licensure requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a minimum of a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or a related field with at least two years of supervised work under a licensed mental health professional or possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or a related field with at least four years supervised work under a licensed mental health professional.
• Possess current board certification/licensing for counseling or social work in the state of Louisiana.
• Possess mental health clinical experience working with individuals with addictive disorders
• If recovering substance abuser, a minimum of two years of continuous abstinence.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess current board certification for substance abuse counseling in the state of Louisiana, and must have been licensed for at least two years.
• Bilingual and multilingual capabilities

LOCATION: Baton Rouge, LA
Related keywords: substance abuse counselor, substance abuse, counselor, mental health

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Clinical counseling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RAC, CAC, LAC or CIT (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pineville, LA 71360: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21