Counselor Substance Use Disorder Part-Time Weekends

Holman Recovery Center; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Holman Recovery Center in Arlington, VA seeks a part-time SUDP counselor to provide direct counseling in a residential setting. The role includes orientation, individual and group counseling, assessments, and intake processes, while serving as the primary case manager for patients.

Knowledge of ASAM criteria and WA RCW is essential, with supervision of SUDPTs as needed. Applicants should have WA DOH SUDP/SUDPT certification and an AA in SUD studies or related field, with preferred BA and at

Qualifications

• Language skills: read, write and speak clearly in professional settings.
• Math skills: ability to calculate figures and percentages as part of reports.
• Reasoning ability: apply common sense and handle problems with multiple variables.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct counseling services in a residential setting, including individual and group sessions.
• Scenario: program orientation, assessments, intake processing, and documentation.
• Serve as the primary case manager and coordinate care with staff and community services.
• Maintain records per ASAM criteria and facility procedures; prepare progress reports.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; supervise and tutor SUDPTs when assigned.
• Advocate for patients and families; ensure compliance with WA RCW and ASAM guidelines.

Job description

Mission Statement and Vision of Holman Recovery Center:

It is the mission of Holman Recovery Center to provide compassionate care to people with substance use disorders in a supportive, non-judgmental residential environment. Our vision is to teach people to utilize the skills needed for long-term recovery through a holistic approach, evidence-based practices and improving relationships to live the life they deserve. Holman Recovery Center operates under five core values: compassion, integrity, equity and inclusion, commitment, and hope.

This position is Part-time THURSDAY - SUNDAY

The SUDP counselor is responsible for organizing and providing direct counseling services to patients in the residential setting. The SUDP provides services to patients including but not limited to program orientation, individual counseling, group therapy, assessments, evaluation, and intakes. Applicants are expected to subscribe to the disease concept of substance use disorder (SUD) with the belief that total abstinence is required for ongoing recovery from alcoholism and other drug addiction.

The SUDP counselor will work in multiple areas of treatment including but not limited to:

• Screening and evaluation of individuals and refers them as needed to other treatment/service programs available in the facility and in the community.
• Program orientation to individuals and families.
• Provides biopsychosocial assessments and updates as needed.
• Provides individual/group counseling for individuals in the process of discovering and dealing with substance related problems and emerging mental health issues.
• Serves as the primary case manager.
• Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies and procedures of the facility, and of the federal, state, and local regulations.
• Has a thorough working knowledge of appropriate Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized treatment plans based on ASAM criteria.
• Coordinates and cooperates with staff or other agencies and organizations to expedite treatment for each patient and for their continuum of care.
• Attends regular staff meetings and in-service trainings for clinical personnel.
• Maintains accurate and current records on each patient in accordance with ASAM and according to the facility's procedure for patient records.
• Prepares progress reports and provides them to the courts, probation departments, families, and referral sources when appropriate.
• Advocates for the patient and the family.
• When assigned a Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT), the SUDP will provide direct supervision and tutoring, and document all required activities. limited to review, sign, and date all: assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, progress notes, discharge plans, discharge summaries and any other documentation entered in each patient's record by the SUDPT.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Clinical Director.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules or policy & procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education and Experience, Certificates, and Licenses:

• Washington State Department of Health certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee
• AA degree in substance use disorder studies or related human service including the required certificate that qualifies them to be a SUDP (or SUDPT) with BA preferred.
• At least one year of experience as a SUDP (or SUDPT) strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.