Substance Abuse Counselor

DISCOVERY TRANSITIONS OUTPATIENT; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Discovery Transitions Outpatient is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. You will manage a caseload, support clients, and develop treatment options while identifying core issues contributing to addiction.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, communicates effectively, and has experience aiding individuals facing substance abuse. Join us to uplift clients and their families, implement personalized plans, and contribute to lasting behavioral change in a supportive clinical

Qualifications

• State licensure is required or in process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate outlook with a positive personality.
• Experience working with substance abuse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a manageable caseload of patients.
• Identify core issues contributing to substance abuse.
• Create and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Uplift and support patients and families to foster lasting change.

Skills

State licensure

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate outlook

Positive personality

Substance abuse experience

Job description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team! As a Substance Abuse Counselor on the team, you will be handling a manageable caseload of patients looking to you for treatment and help to overcome a wide variety of addiction issues. Your role will be to support and uplift your clients, offering resources and support for them, creating and implementing treatment options, and identifying core issues that could be contributing to their abuse. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has excellent communication skills, and has experience working with people struggling with addiction and abuse.

Responsibilities

• Handle a manageable caseload of patients
• Identify core underlying issues that may be contributing to a history of substance abuse
• Create and implement treatment plans that fit each patient
• Uplift and support patients, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting change

Qualifications

• Licensure with the state desired
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong compassionate outlook, with an upbeat and positive personality
• Experience working with substance abuse desired