Substance Abuse Counselor

4 months ago

Milledgeville, United States River Edge Behavioral Health Full time
Substance Abuse Counselor - Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT)

At River Edge Behavioral Health, we aspire to continuously lead with our values and beliefs that enable individuals to develop their potential, bring their full selves to the workplace, and engage in an environment of inclusion. At River Edge, we know you can choose to work anywhere, be we strive to be an employer of choice. We work every day to make your employee experience great. We believe in the skilled team members we hire and their ability to "make life better" for someone on their recovery journey or struggling with behavioral health challenges.

River Edge is currently seeking a Full-time Substance Abuse Counselor for our ACT Program.

Location/Schedule: Baldwin County site; Mon- Fri 8:30a to 5:00p with 1-2 nights and 1-2 weekends on call.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Provides a broad range of paraprofessional social services to patients/clients/consumers and their families, participates in treatment team planning, and performs crisis intervention.
  • Assists in dealing with personal and social problems.
  • May provide supportive counseling to consumers and families and/or serve as a liaison for social services.
  • May perform case management duties, and group skills training with adolescents.
  • Provide assessment/evaluation as it pertains to substance use disorder(s) and co-occurring needs.
  • Provide individual counseling, and group/family counseling/training to clients seeking treatment for substance use disorders.
  • Complete insurance authorization documentation as required to ensure all services are authorized.
  • Document all services on the same day the service(s) were provided.
  • Adhere to all federal, state, and regulatory ethical/legal guidelines as a substance abuse counselor.

Minimum Training & Experience:
  • High School Diploma/ GED equivalent
  • MUST have a CACII certification.
  • Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a social service-related field (social work, sociology, psychology, etc.). 
  • At least one (1) year of experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with the chronically mentally ill population.
  • All applicants must pass an intensive background check and pre-employment drug test.
  • Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources. 
  • Exemplify excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 

Additional Information: The Application ProcessAll qualified applicants will be considered.This position is subject to close once a suitable candidate pool has been identified.The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview. Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot provide information on application status by phone or email.
Diversity and Inclusion:River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace:River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

At-Will Workplace:Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

EEOC Statement:River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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