Substance Abuse Counselor — Compassionate, Client-Centered Care

South-Richmond-Hill-Recovery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South-Richmond-Hill-Recovery is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. You will be responsible for implementing effective treatment plans to clients in an individual or group setting.

Responsibilities include counseling and advising individuals or groups with substance abuse problems, developing and implementing treatment plans, establishing goals, preparing progress reports, educating families, and facilitating referrals to other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in counseling, social work, or other related fields.
• Experience in conflict resolution.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise individuals or groups with substance abuse problems
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans
• Establish treatment goals and milestones with clients
• Prepare progress reports and letters for relevant parties
• Educate families and groups on substance abuse treatments and prevention programs
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare or counseling professionals

Skills

Counseling experience

Conflict resolution

Rapport building

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

South-Richmond-Hill-Recovery is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. You will be responsible for implementing effective treatment plans to clients in an individual or group setting.

Responsibilities include counseling and advising individuals or groups with substance abuse problems, developing and implementing treatment plans, establishing goals, preparing progress reports, educating families, and facilitating referrals to other healthcare professionals.