Detox Counselor – Group Therapy & Intake Lead

Evolve Treatment Centers; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,356; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading detox center in New York is seeking a professional for patient intake and group sessions. The ideal candidate has experience in substance abuse, relevant certifications, and flexibility. This full-time position requires one weekend shift weekly and offers competitive pay with benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in the substance abuse field, preferably detox.
• Must hold one of the required certifications for substance abuse counseling.

Responsibilities

• New patient intake and orientation.
• Facilitates orientation groups with patients.
• Conducts group sessions for all patients.
• Addresses patient concerns to help prevent AMA discharge.
• Provides case management.
• Documents in the patient medical record.

Skills

Experience in substance abuse field

Conducting group sessions

Flexibility

Education

CASAC‑T, CASAC, CASAC II, CASAC Advanced, or LSW certification

Job description

Sunrise Detox:
Position Title: Counselor

Sunrise Detox is a premiere center for drug and alcohol detox. Sunrise promises to give you one of the most comfortable medical detox processes available. We believe in creating a different experience where our road to recovery is dignified. Our clients reside in comfortable modern, elegantly furnished rooms where good nutrition is also an essential part of the detoxification process. We offer individual and group counseling to clients and bring in 12 Step meetings to show clients they are not alone once they leave treatment.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• New patient intake and orientation
• Facilitates orientation groups with patients
• Conducts group sessions for all patients
• Addresses patient's concerns and helps eliminate possibility of AMA
• Provides Case Management
• Documentation in patient medical record

Requirements:
• Minimum one-year experience in substance abuse field, detox preferred
• Experience conducting group sessions
• Must be: CASAC-T or CASAC or CASAC II or CASAC Advanced or LMSW
• Flexibility and willingness are great attributes

Compensation
• $24.00 - $33.65 per hour

Schedule:
• Full Time
• 1 Weekend shift per week required

Compensation:
• Hourly rate competitive with experience and location

Full time employees may be eligible for the following:
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD options
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with company match up to 5%
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities

*** This job does NOT sponsor visa's and we are unable to consider out of country applicants ***

If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone that you respect who would be a good fit for this position, please email:
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