Full-Time Substance Abuse Counselor: Individual & Group Therapy

EOS IT Solutions; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastside Outpatient Services is seeking a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor to provide individual and group counseling in accordance with licensing requirements and clinic guidelines. The role involves pre-screening, assessments, DSM-V driven treatment planning, and discharge planning, with emphasis on confidentiality and compliant documentation.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and commit to obtaining CADC/CAADC certification within the first months of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• All Counselors are required to achieve and maintain their CADC, or CAADC certification during their employment; if not certified, a developmental plan must be submitted within 10 business days.
• Knowledge and ability to use computer and software, including Microsoft Office and database management.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling, and discharge planning as appropriately required.
• Pre-screening, assessment and substance abuse diagnosis utilizing DSM-V criteria that drives the course of treatment planning.
• Knowledgeable of DSM-V and ASAM Placement Criteria related to substance abuse disorders.
• Prepares patient treatment plans and reviews goals & objectives identified in the treatment plan within designated time frames and in accordance with client’s needs.
• Treats all patients similarly, generally able to individualize counseling strategies to meet the unique characteristics of the patient.
• Compiles reports and maintains progress notes in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with regulations.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings and case conferences.
• Attends workshops, conferences, online training and staff development training, seminars on current practices as directed by Supervisor to acquire continuing education in the appropriate field.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with all referral sources and community resources.
• Participates in collaborative community efforts.
• Aware of and follows federal and state laws and agency guidelines regarding the confidentiality of client records.
• Undertakes related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Knowledge of screening/assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CADC/CAADC certification within employment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

Eastside Outpatient Services is seeking a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor to provide individual and group counseling in accordance with licensing requirements and clinic guidelines. The role involves pre-screening, assessments, DSM-V driven treatment planning, and discharge planning, with emphasis on confidentiality and compliant documentation.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and commit to obtaining CADC/CAADC certification within the first months of