What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substance Use Counselor position at WEST CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?
At West Central Behavioral Health, counselors are members of a supportive and multidisciplinary environment. Our organization provides primarily office-based therapy to clients affected by drug addiction and alcoholism. West Central Behavioral Health is the Non-Profit Community Mental Health Care provider for Sullivan and Lower Grafton Counties.
We are seeking to hire a MLADC, with a background in substance use treatment and addictions, to provide individual and group therapy to recovering adults and adolescents, possibly with dual diagnoses.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group therapy to primarily substance abuse clients
- Manage case referrals and assignments to coordinate treatment with other treatment team members.
- Collaborate with and mobilize community resources.
- Support family members in helping to understand and relate to client and the treatment plan.
- Act as a consultant and educator to community groups and individuals on substance abuse and mental health topics and issues.
- May participate in In-Service Activities—such as: Supervision of Assigned Trainees, Co-Therapy with Residents and Disposition Conferences.
