Substance Abuse Counselor (Bachelor's degree and IN certification)

New Season; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits on Day One

3 weeks PTO starting Day One

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

New Season Treatment Centers is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor in Gary, IN to engage with patients through individual, group, and family counseling. You will work with a collaborative treatment team to identify clinical needs and support overall well-being.

The organization has over 30 years of experience in outpatient care for Opioid Use Disorder and offers comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and referral bonuses to staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
• One of the following licenses/certifications: ACIT II w/ MATS, CADAC II/IV, ICAC, ICAC II, MAC, NCAC I/II, NCAAC, LAC, LAC-A.
• Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and group sessions.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan within required time frames.
• Identify clinical/case management needs and address them.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Ensure at least 20 hours of direct patient contact weekly.
• Educate patients on treatment, health issues, and steps to recovery.
• Obtain urine drug screens and initial patient photo ID.

Skills

Counseling

Group Counseling

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Description

Looking for a new opportunity? New Season offers exciting benefits! Take a look at this opportunity to join us in making a powerful impact in your local community!

• Full benefits available on DAY ONE
• Start accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities available
• Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses available

Ready to get started? Here's what we're looking for in our newest team member!

As a Substance Abuse Counselor you'll engage with your patients with individual, group, and/or family counseling. You'll work with a collaborative treatment team consisting of our Medical Director, Program Director, Treatment Services Coordinator, Counselors and Nurses to identify and meet the clinical needs of the patient and to assist in their overall well-being.

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Curious what your day-to-day may look like and how you'll be making a big positive impact on your local community??

Essential Functions:

• Work with patients to complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.
• Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
• Identify any clinical/case management needs and work to address those needs.
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Perform at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions.
• Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery.
• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.
• Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.

Benefits:

• Early morning hours (Allows for a great work life balance)
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401k with up to 3% matching
• Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc.
• Referral bonus (up to $2,000)

Essential Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification: Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field of study. You must also have at least one (1) of the following: ACIT II w/ MATS, CADAC II, CADAC IV, ICAC. ICAC II, MAC, NCAC I, NCAC II, Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Addiction Counselor-Associate (LAC-A) or NCAAC.

Experience Required: Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required.

Colonial Management Group, LP./New Season provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job or State Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with any of these: Addiction Consultant in Training (ACIT) II w/ Medication Assisted Treatment Specialist (MATS), Certified Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC) II, Certified Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC) IV, Indiana Certified Addiction Counselor (ICAC) , Indiana Certified Addiction Counselor (ICAC) II, Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC) I, National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC) II, National Certified Adolescent Addictions Counselor (NCAAC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Addiction Counselor-Associate (LAC-A)