Part-Time Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor — On-Site

Pristine Elegance; Nemo (SD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Pristine Elegance Corp. is seeking a qualified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor to provide substance-use assessment, counseling, intervention, prevention, and education services to adolescents and young adults in a structured residential education environment.

The selected professional will collaborate with medical, mental-health, counseling, education, and wellness personnel to help participants overcome substance-use concerns that may affect their education, employment readiness, and overall

Qualifications

• Active substance-abuse counseling license or certification recognized in South Dakota.
• Experience with adolescent and young adult populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance-use screenings and assessments.
• Provide individual counseling and support groups.
• Develop intervention plans and treatment recommendations.
• Provide referrals to community treatment resources when appropriate.
• Coordinate with HIPAA, safety, and confidentiality requirements.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.
• Follow chain-of-custody procedures.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

HIPAA knowledge

Education

South Dakota licensing

Job description

Part-Time Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor.

Company: Pristine Elegance Corp.
Location: Nemo, South Dakota.
Job Type: Part-time, on-site.
Pay: $34.00-$36.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Position Summary

Pristine Elegance Corp. is seeking a qualified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor to provide substance-use assessment, counseling, intervention, prevention, and education services to adolescents and young adults in a structured residential education environment.

The selected professional will collaborate with medical, mental-health, counseling, education, and wellness personnel to help participants overcome substance-use concerns that may affect their education, employment readiness, and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance-use screenings and assessments.
• Provide individual counseling, brief interventions, and support groups.
• Develop intervention plans and treatment recommendations.
• Provide referrals to community treatment resources when appropriate.
• Support individuals with co-occurring substance-use and mental-health concerns.
• Conduct substance-use prevention and education presentations.
• Coordinate wellness and prevention activities.
• Assist with drug and alcohol testing procedures.
• Follow chain-of-custody requirements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation.
• Complete required reports and attendance records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and training.
• Follow HIPAA, safety, infection-control, and confidentiality requirements.
• Promptly report behavioral, clinical, and safety concerns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active substance-abuse counseling license or certification recognized in South Dakota.
• Experience providing substance-use counseling, assessments, or treatment planning.
• Ability to work with adolescents and young adults.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain confidential health information.
• Ability to pass applicable background screening.
• Ability to obtain and maintain professional liability insurance.
• Reliable transportation to the work location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in youth services, behavioral health, residential education, or community treatment.
• Experience conducting support groups and prevention presentations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA-compliant documentation.
• Experience with substance-testing and chain-of-custody procedures.