Continuum Substance Abuse Counselor-

Department: Women’s Way

Position: Continuum Substance Abuse Counselor

Reports to: Treatment Services Supervisor

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Schedule: Flexible: days, evenings

Hourly Rate

Range: $23.00 - $25.00

Date: May 2026

Job summary

The primary role of the Continuum Counselor is to provide direct substance abuse treatment counseling services, including treatment planning, individualized support, and facilitation across the continuum of services at FTS, and help ensure positive treatment outcomes and transitions between levels of care.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a behavioral health discipline and/or CSAC required. Preference for a minimum of two years’ experience in a residential substance use treatment facility. Personal vehicle and a valid Hawaii State driver's license required.

Essential functions

• Develop clinically appropriate treatment plans with assigned clients and revise as scheduled.
• Provide individual substance abuse counseling, group therapy, family counseling, and case management services as assigned.
• Provide classes and psycho-educational groups related to addiction, relapse prevention, family issues, women’s issues and/or other appropriate topics.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records for each assigned resident, noting significant problems and progress (using the required electronic health record system).
• Prepare written reports and correspondence related to case management in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide ongoing written or verbal communication to other program staff or referral agencies related to client needs or concerns to assure coordination of services.
• Participate in treatment teams across the continuum of services at FTS in accordance with assigned clients.
• Work closely with Treatment Services Supervisor to support positive structures, procedures, policies, and trainings across the treatment continuum and for the treatment teams.

Additional Employee Responsibilities at FTS