What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Abuse Counselor position at Nectar Recovery?
Nectar Recovery is a Comprehensive Treatment Program seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Counselor is responsible for providing counseling and case management services under the supervision of the Clinical Director. The Counselor also maintains a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per company policies, procedures and best practices; communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided to all residents.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provides individual substance use counseling sessions and facilitate both topic and process groups related to substance use recovery, health and wellness promotion, and crisis management.
- Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of need for substance use treatment and other behavioral health needs and makes referrals as deemed appropriate.
- Conducts crisis intervention assessments in a prompt manner.
- Documents all pertinent case information in the resident file and electronic record.
- Conducts assessments or screenings with residents to evaluate the nature of their presenting problems in order to determine their needs and develop appropriate treatment plan goals.
- Develops and provides individual treatment plans; monitors, evaluates and documents resident’s progress.
- Has responsibility for intake documentation. Prepares progress notes, event notifications and other documentation.
- Group preparation, in depth knowledge of curriculum, maintenance of group attendance, writing of progress notes, group record keeping.
- Monitors case load daily to ensure required documentation is completed timely; including, assessments, treatment plans, case reviews and discharge plans.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Addiction Medicine
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CADC or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $32