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SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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The Substance Use Counselor will provide assessment, education and individual/group counseling sessions to ensure the behavioral health needs of those needing such services are effectively and efficiently served.Duties and responsibilities
- Complete assessment to explain medical necessity of treatment
- Help clients define goals, plan action and gain insight
- Encourage clients to discuss/examine emotions and experiences
- Work with families
- Help clients achieve identified goals
- Develop therapeutic processes
- Refer clients to other necessary services
- Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve behavioral health
- Take a holistic approach to behavioral health care
- Complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner
- Complete other duties as required by the position and/or as assigned by the immediate supervisor or the Chief Executive Officer
Qualifications
- Education - Minimum of a High School Diploma or its equivalent
- Specialized knowledge- SUD treatment approaches. Legal matters related to SUD treatment.
- Skills/Abilities- Effective oral and written communication
- Professional Certification- SUD certification(s) required
Working conditions
General Conditions- Work is generally performed in office type settings where answering phone and using computers and other technology should be expected.No special conditions apply.
Physical requirements
General Conditions- Job duties may require sitting or standing for long periods of time. Travel, with some trips requiring several hours in a vehicle, should be expected. Minor lifting and moving may be expected requiring ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
No special conditions apply.
Apply at www.accessfamilycare.org or submit updated resume to Careers@accessfamilycare.org
