Substance Abuse Counselor

L&g Support And Resources Co; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

L&g Support And Resources Co is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. You will manage a caseload of patients seeking treatment and help them overcome addiction challenges with compassionate guidance.

You will create and implement individualized treatment options, identify underlying issues, and support patients and their families to achieve lasting change through collaborative care.

Qualifications

• Licensure with the state desired.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate outlook with upbeat personality.
• Experience working with substance abuse desired.

Responsibilities

• Handle a manageable caseload of patients.
• Identify core underlying issues that may contribute 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 lasting change

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Experience with substance abuse

Education

State licensure required

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