What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor position at Rainbow's End Recovery Center?
Substance Abuse Disorders (SUDs) Counselor
Reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor.
Job Overview: The SUDs counselor will work with the clinical staff in a dual-diagnosis residential facility that uses an eclectic, holistic approach to recovery from substances and mental health disorders. This is a full-time position and the candidate must be willing to work in Challis, ID. In addition to the clinical staff, this position will work with the medical and administrative staff as needed to foster superior care for residential client's. The candidate will have experience and proven success in treating addiction and mental health issues for clients through group, individual, and family therapy. Must be able to pass a criminal history background check through the State of Idaho.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Lead group therapy sessions daily.
- Provide individual counseling to evaluate client’s progress in treatment.
- Orient new clients to treatment and perform assessments.
- Create treatment plans and master problem lists using ASAM’s 6 dimensions.
- Screen potential new clients for appropriateness to treatment in a residential setting.
- Meet with client family members and perform family sessions as the need arises.
- Set up aftercare plans and provide referrals as necessary for discharging clients.
- Must be willing to work weekend hours and as necessary during the day.
- Work with case conceptualization along with other clinical staff.
- Must work effectively with other team members to be trained to meet the following abilities.
Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of CADC or ACADC or a professional license in the state of Idaho (LPC, LCPC, LCSW) is preferred.
- 2 years in the substance abuse field.
- Must be able to pass a criminal history background check through the State of Idaho.
- Must be agreeable to a 40-hour work week consisting of four 10-hour shifts.
- Must be flexible to work weekend hours as necessary during the day.
- Must have the ability to utilize effective communication & conflict negotiation skills.
- CPR/First aid certification is required within 90 days.
- Experience using Motivational Interviewing techniques preferred & knowledge of CBT.
- Understanding of relapse prevention skills & knowledge of Prochaska’s stages of change.
- A preferred candidate will have a strong support system personally and knowledge of the 12-step mission & purpose.
- Preferred candidate will be able to lead outdoor excursions such as hiking, kayaking, fishing and pertinent therapeutic experiential activities as planned.
Benefits & Perks to the Position:
*Low client-to-staff ratio. 14 bed max. Counselors usually work with 2-3 clients at a time.
*Guaranteed 40 hour work shift; all shift hours, not billable.
*Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance is available to a qualified candidate after a 90-day probation period.
*Simple IRA- The company will match an employee's contribution up to 3%.
*3 consecutive days off every week.
*Lunch is provided daily and is a paid hour.
*Free gym membership.
*Annual Leave- 80 hours PTO, 40 hours sick leave. Must be an employee for 6 months prior to taking leave.
Further Details:
* There is a mandatory 90-day probation period to ensure a qualified candidate will be complementary to the current clinical staff.
*Compensation will be based upon experience, credentials, and skill set.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
