Substance Abuse Counselor

BECAUSE WE CARE II INC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

BECAUSE WE CARE II INC is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team in the Virginia area. You will handle a manageable caseload of patients seeking treatment and help them overcome addiction, providing resources and support and developing personalized treatment options.

The ideal candidate is compassionate with strong communication and interpersonal skills, is licensed as required, and has experience working with individuals facing substance abuse.

Qualifications

• Licensure with the state desired.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with substance abuse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a manageable caseload of patients.
• Identify core underlying issues contributing to substance abuse.
• Create and implement treatment plans tailored to each patient.
• Uplift and support patients and families to facilitate lasting change.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate attitude

Education

State licensure required

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