Outpatient Substance Use Counselor – Recovery Impact

Thrive Behavioral Health; Apponaug (RI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

10 sick days

Birthday off

11 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Thrive Behavioral Health is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for its Adult Outpatient Services in Warwick, RI. This full-time exempt role provides specialized counseling to clients and families, coordinating assessments, education, and placement services within Thrive’s programs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field and at least 2 years of substance abuse experience. Salary starts at $60,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years substance abuse experience.
• CDP or working toward credentialing; LCDP preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance meeting RI minimum standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial substance abuse assessments for all clients.
• Provide individual, group, and family substance abuse counseling.
• Coordinate referrals to treatment programs or facilities in the community/state.
• Provide chemical dependency education and training to team personnel.
• Develop and implement person-centered recovery plans and document Thrive standards.
• Coordinate discharge planning, follow-up and aftercare.
• Monitor psychiatric functioning and medication usage.
• Assist with income maintenance and housing.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

Assessment skills

Client education

Coordination with services

Education

Bachelor Degree in behavioral health field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Thrive Behavioral Health is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for its Adult Outpatient Services in Warwick, RI. This full-time exempt role provides specialized counseling to clients and families, coordinating assessments, education, and placement services within Thrive’s programs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field and at least 2 years of substance abuse experience. Salary starts at $60,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package.