Substance Abuse Counselor (ABLE House)

• Description As a member of the clinical team, the counselor will work under the supervision of the Program Director to deliver addiction treatment services to clients, Description Provide substance abuse counseling services to patients/families, including psychosocial assessment and treatment, short and long term, crisis, intervention, individual and group counseling.
• Carry an active caseload of patients and complete all intake forms.
• Conduct intake assessment, develop treatment plan/review and progress notes.
• Participate in weekly staff meeting/case conference, in-house/external training and monthly supervision with Director Educate patients on Substance use/abuse, MAT and NRT.
• Manage written and electronic patients records, knowledge of STARS and HRA2010E Participate in agency sponsored and community outreach events such as health fairs and ground rounds.
• Provide necessary reports, case records, documentation and statistics as required.
• Working knowledge of referral process for individual aftercare, and other concrete services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
• Conduct weekly random urines and monitor medication.
• Conduct Monthly fire drills

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and CASAC/CASAC-T require. At least 2 years of experience in the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services field. Counseling experience required. Good verbal and written communication. Computer Skills is a requirement.