Substance Abuse Counselor II - Substance Abuse Center

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Work Location: Substance Abuse Center

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Under general supervision, provides clinical assessment, counseling, drug education and case management for substance abuse clients in accordance with government and department standards. Provides general orientation and supervision for Substance Abuse Counselor I’s as needed. Responds to the unique needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients as the need arises

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: Master's degree in Counseling, Mental Health, Social Work or related Human Services field. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Required: Must obtain one of the following licensures within thirty (30) months of eligibility with DMH:

a) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC),
b) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
c) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy
d) Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
e) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) by Alabama Association of Addiction Counselors Certification Board

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.