Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (8134)

This position is responsible for:

Provides individual, family, and group counseling in relation to the treatment and recovery of substance abuse using a multi-disciplinary team approach treatment with emphasis on the disease concept of addiction, Twelve Step recovery program and relapse prevention; prepares clients for re-entry into the family and community maintaining sobriety and self-sufficient lifestyle. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises assigned clients' treatment from intake orientation through completion of treatment; supervises client progress in meeting treatment objectives and supports clients in compliance; orients clients to program rules, procedures, and expectations; charts client group attendance; prepares weekly and monthly progress reports. 
• Works in a multi-disciplinary team approach in order to motivate, modify, and otherwise prepare clients and significant others in the recovery process. 
• Develops individualized treatment plans and maintains updated revisions of each plan in relation to the progress of each client; ensures that treatment plans address the physical, emotional, vocational, social, and spiritual needs of each client with identified time limits and measurable objectives. 
• Works with clients individually to enable them to have a better understanding of their situation and improve competence in problem resolution and coping skills. 
• Prepares and maintains case records and logs on all assigned clients; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same; enters pertinent information into the established Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). 
• Prepares and maintains statistical records on all services provided; compiles and prepares monthly statistical reports; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple cases at the same time. 
• Ability to drive a vehicle safely and in accordance with all laws and regulations.
• Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.).
• Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Work is usually performed in a normal office within a shelter environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. 

Employee Benefits: 

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits. 

• Paid Time Off 

What we are looking for in you:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Services, one of the Behavioral Sciences, or related field, 

and

Two years progressively responsible experience in a licensed substance abuse treatment program, 

or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled