Substance Abuse Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team at Advocates. As a key member of our residential staff, you will provide supervision and support to our team while developing staff skills in responding to complex issues such as co-occurring disorders, substance abuse, and trauma.

• Conduct assessments and provide therapeutic services to residents requiring additional support as a result of co-occurring disorders and/or traumas.
• Collaborate with staff to provide high-quality evaluations, individual and group clinical services.
• Support persons served by utilizing strategies including Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral for Treatment (SBIRT), Stages of Change model, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction.
• Support clinical staff within the team concerning the area of Addiction Recovery.
• Ensure that clinical services are being delivered and documented in accordance with Advocates' clinical philosophy and all licensing and regulatory bodies.

• Master's degree in a behavioral science and current licensure as an LADC I.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a residential setting and with supervisory responsibilities strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to contribute independently to and thrive within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and prioritizing skills, and ability to multitask.
• Outstanding reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

At Advocates, we are committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. We foster a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.