Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor — Transform Lives

Ridgeview Institute - Monroe; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee engagement

Job summary

Ridgeview Institute Monroe is seeking a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join its team in Monroe, GA. This full-time role focuses on addressing bio-psychosocial needs, providing crisis intervention, social work services, and family therapy within hospital guidelines.

The position requires licensure in substance abuse, a related bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), and experience with dual diagnosis and 12-step programs. Benefits are provided for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or related field preferred; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience and expertise in dual diagnosis, 12-step programs and substance abuse.
• Must possess substance abuse license/certificate as dictated by the State of Georgia or equivalent; Master’s License in Social Work or Counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain substance abuse history.
• Document findings in Dual Diagnosis portion of integrated assessment within 72 hours of admission.
• Document updates when there are significant changes in patient condition or readmission in the last 30 days.
• Communicate findings in progress notes in a clear, complete and timely manner.
• Formulate a plan of care based on the interdisciplinary assessments within established hospital guidelines.
• Ensure treatment plans include specific measurable goals/objectives/interventions and defining actions unique to each patient's needs and personal goals.
• Update and revise plans as goals are met or patients' condition changes.
• Communicate on a regular and timely basis with relevant members of the treatment team.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Ridgeview Institute Monroe is seeking a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join its team in Monroe, GA. This full-time role focuses on addressing bio-psychosocial needs, providing crisis intervention, social work services, and family therapy within hospital guidelines.

The position requires licensure in substance abuse, a related bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), and experience with dual diagnosis and 12-step programs. Benefits are provided for full-time staff.