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

New Season; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

PTO from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

New Season seeks a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide individual, group, and family counseling across a collaborative treatment team. The role supports patients with intake processes, progress documentation, and personalized treatment planning aimed at recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

The organization emphasizes community impact and offers benefits from day one. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Human Services or related field and possess or pursue applicable Indiana credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Experience or familiarity with addiction counseling credentials (ACIT II w/ MATS, CADAC II/IV, ICAC, MAC, NCAC I/II, NCAAC).

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Document patient progress through individual and group counseling.
• Develop psychosocial and individualized treatment plans within required timeframes.
• Identify clinical/case management needs and address them.
• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Maintain at least 20 hours of direct patient contact weekly.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Patient communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Indiana licensure/certification credentials (ACIT II W/MATS, CADAC II/IV, ICAC, MAC, NCAC I/II, NCAAC)

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, 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)