Substance Abuse Counselor

• Conducts group and individual substance abuse (SA) activities for patients and develops related programs. 
• Assesses and evaluates patients for co-occurring disorders and determines the level of care required. 
• Ensures timely completion of all necessary records and reports.  
• Maintains professional development through in-service education and other resources, while complying with Human Resources requirements.  
• Shows cultural sensitivity, treating each patient as an individual, and considering their cultural background when providing care and treatment. 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a social services related field.
• Or Certified in the substance abuse field.
• Or Experience in the substance abuse field.

• Ability to work with computers.
• Ability to work with software used by the department.
• Relevant experience in provision of addiction counseling services.

• Licensed in an addiction counseling specialty (Certified Addiction Counselor, Registered Addiction Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)) certification is strongly preferred.
• Certified as a Counselor in Training under supervision or licensed in social work, counseling or psychology.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

We have more than 25 years of experience and currently operate in 10 states, including experience with civil, forensic, adult, children and adolescent, and geriatric populations. In addition to our contracted facilities, we also provide community-based inpatient and outpatient care at our NeuroBehavioral Hospitals and mental health rehabilitation centers.