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AOD Counselor

1 month ago

Jessup MD USA, United States WestCare Foundation Full time
Job Title: AOD Counselor

Job Summary:

This position plays a key role in the Department's Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program. The AOD Counselor will deliver group therapy akin to an outpatient program over a six-month period, utilizing the WestCare Foundation's treatment approach.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer, score, and interpret screening and assessment tools, including the TCU Drug Screen, Treatment Assignment Protocol, and URICA.
  • Conduct screenings and assessments during the intake process and back-end screenings for standing populations.
  • Deliver treatment services to participants, including group and individual meetings.
  • Evaluate participant progress and work with them to develop and implement a treatment service plan.
  • Initiate and sustain participant motivation to participate in treatment, using techniques of engagement, including therapeutic relationships, individual counseling, and brief interventions.
  • Maintain individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Participate in staffing regarding participants with other team members.

Requirements:

  • Experience in providing direct substance abuse counseling services to the criminal justice population, preferred.
  • Must possess at a minimum an associate degree in Human Services or Substance Abuse.
  • Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) status or Certified Supervisor Counselor Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD) certification, required.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in a correctional institution setting. Must be able to de-escalate situations in the program.