Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Course Advisor, Inc.

United States

Sur place

USD 45 000 - 65 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

Course Advisor is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to assist individuals dealing with substance abuse issues. You will counsel clients, develop treatment plans, and provide support for families affected by addiction. Ideal candidates will possess strong active listening and critical thinking skills, with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office and case management software. The position is located in the United States and offers a dynamic and supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

Understanding of addiction issues and available services.
Ability to counsel individuals, families, or groups.
Experience in developing treatment plans based on client histories.

Responsabilités

Counsel individuals and families regarding substance abuse.
Develop client treatment plans based on clinical experience.
Supervise other workers providing services to clients.

Connaissances

Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Service Orientation

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Database software

Case management software

Description du poste

Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description: Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.

What Do Substance Abuse Counselors Do On a Daily Basis?

Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Instruct others in program methods, procedures, or functions.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Review and evaluate clients’ progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Supervise or direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.

What Every Substance Abuse Counselor Should Know

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

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