Adolescent SUD Behavioral Health Counselor — Travel Required

WestCare Inc; Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Foundation in Christiansted, VI is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to oversee the group and individual counseling, treatment plans, and therapeutic goals of adolescents enrolled in the program.

The role involves delivering counseling, coordinating intake and orientation, maintaining client records, and collaborating with community resources to support recovery and the organization’s mission. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor; must have two (2) years of experience providing direct substance use counseling services in an outpatient setting; A-CRA requires master’s level counselors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group counseling services, case management services, education and community outreach services and referrals to appropriate services and community resources.
• Oversee and provide intake and program orientation for the client and family members including assessment of psychological and social functioning and the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the clients’ Individual Treatment Plans.
• Participation in facilitating ancillary services, e.g. family support groups, family education groups, continuing care, networking with community agencies, developing and updating referral and resource information.
• Maintenance of individual client treatment files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, including documentation of vocalization/educational activities as well as all other pertinent documentation.
• General client's supervision including planning and scheduling therapeutic activities.
• Preparation of client progress reports, when necessary.
• Interaction with the criminal justice system and/or referral sources, when necessary.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Education

Substance Use Disorder Counselor certification

Job description

WestCare Foundation in Christiansted, VI is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to oversee the group and individual counseling, treatment plans, and therapeutic goals of adolescents enrolled in the program.

The role involves delivering counseling, coordinating intake and orientation, maintaining client records, and collaborating with community resources to support recovery and the organization’s mission. Travel may be required.