Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor – Youth Recovery

YMCA of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Referral bonuses

Y program discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Honolulu in Hawaii is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to deliver high-quality services to teens, maintaining a 12–15 client caseload. You will provide 1–8 hours of direct counseling weekly per client and report to the Field Supervisor.

The role emphasizes intake, treatment planning, and progress documentation. Ideal candidates have 1 year of adolescent work or AOD training, and a Hawaii CSAC is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year experience with adolescents or completion of AOD classes.
• Ability to deliver direct client care in adolescent substance abuse treatment.
• Understands program expectations and core counseling functions.
• Knowledge of Twelve Core Functions, Stages of Change, MI and related methods.
• Ability to document admissions and assessments clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide 20 direct client service hours weekly with 1–8 hours per client per week.
• Schedule and complete intake/orientation interviews within 2 days.
• Accept referrals and maintain a 12–15 client caseload.
• Document client status across Screening, Intake, Assessments, and Treatment Planning.
• Develop ASA M–driven Comprehensive Treatment Plans.
• Meet with clients as per plan and update every 2 weeks; document progress.
• Learn and apply core materials: Twelve Core Functions, Stages of Change, MI.
• Receive three hours of supervision weekly.
• Communicate objectives and plan outcomes with clients.
• Create post-discharge follow-up plans at 90 and 180 days.
• Meet clients in school, community, and Home as needed.

Skills

Adolescent counseling

Public speaking

Counseling skills

Case management

Client communication

Education

CSAC preferred

Bachelor's in Human Services

Three years field exp in substance abuse

Job description

The YMCA of Honolulu in Hawaii is hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor to deliver high-quality services to teens, maintaining a 12–15 client caseload. You will provide 1–8 hours of direct counseling weekly per client and report to the Field Supervisor.

The role emphasizes intake, treatment planning, and progress documentation. Ideal candidates have 1 year of adolescent work or AOD training, and a Hawaii CSAC is preferred.