Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Eckerd Connects; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision

19 days PTO first year

11 paid holidays

Employer match up to 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term and long-term disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Pension or PSLF eligible

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Licensed Addiction Counselor to design and oversee prevention and intervention programs for substance use and abuse among youth, in collaboration with health staff and the Center Director. The role emphasizes program coordination, staff training, and compliance with guidelines.

The position requires CADC or LADC certification, a valid driver's license, and may prefer Master's degree with experience with disadvantaged youth in residential settings.

Qualifications

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) required.
• Prefer one year of work-related experience; prefer experience working with youth.
• Prefer Master's degree and experience with disadvantaged youth, especially in residential settings.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements programs related to substance use prevention and intervention with Health Services staff.
• Coordinates all programs to reduce substance use in compliance with guidelines.
• Conducts in-service trainings for staff and students on substance use and abuse.
• Submits recommendations for medical terminations related to substance misuse with the Center Director and Medical staff.
• Monitors behavior and progress of students in the prevention/intervention program.
• Maintains confidential reports and records on referrals and cases.

Skills

CADC Certification

Education

CADC or LADC certification

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Annual Salary: $60,000

Full-Time, Part-Time, and On-Call Positions available

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Licensed/Certified Addiction Counselor is responsible for the designs, develops, and implements all programs related to substance use and abuse prevention and intervention in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant and Health Services staff, center physician and Center Director.
• The Licensed/Certified Addiction Counselor coordinates all programs designed to reduce and eliminate substance use and abuse and in compliance with the Department of Labor/Job Corps guidelines.
• Conducts in-service training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse.
• Submits recommendations to the Center Director for medical terminations related to substance misuse and abuse in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant, center physician, Health and Wellness Manager (RN), etc.
• Monitors behavior and progress of students involved in the Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse Prevention/Intervention Program.
• Maintains confidential reports and records on all referrals and cases.

Qualifications

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) required.
• Prefer One year of work-related experience; pre­fer experience working with youth.
• Prefer Master's degree and previous experience with disadvantaged youth, particularly in a residential setting.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Albuquerque Job Corps
1500 Indian School Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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