Benefits:- Health insurance
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Substance Abuse/Mental Health Counselor to join our team! As a Counselor on the team, you will be handling a manageable caseload of patients looking to you for treatment and help to overcome a wide variety of addiction, mental health, and issues. Your role will be to support and uplift your clients, offering resources and support for them, creating and implementing treatment options, and identifying core issues that could be contributing to their substance abuse issues and mental health symptoms. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has excellent communication skills, and has experience working with people struggling with addiction and abuse. Is responsible for required documentation and open to taking on projects related to employment. The most appropriate candidates understand the need to put clients before individual needs whenever possible.
Responsibilities:- Handle a manageable caseload of patients
- Identify core underlying issues that may be contributing to a history of substance abuse
- Create and implement treatment plans that fit each patient
- Uplift and support patients, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting change
- Prepare for groups and complete training related to increasing skill set
- Work closely with a supervisor when appropriate
- Complete all documentation according to BHA Rules and Regulations and be willing to work as a team member supporting other team members
Qualifications:- Licensure with the state desired
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong compassionate outlook, with an upbeat and positive personality
- Experience working with substance abuse desired
- Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health symptoms desired
- Individuals willing to work with a supervisor to gain licensure - must be registered with DORA
