Substance Abuse Counselor (Master's Degree Required)

New Season; Walls (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on Day One

PTO from Day One

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus up to $2,000

Job summary

New Season Treatment Centers is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to work with patients through individual, group, and family counseling. You will collaborate with a treatment team to identify clinical needs and support patients’ overall well-being in a national outpatient setting.

New Season offers full benefits from DAY ONE, plus PTO starting DAY ONE, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and referral bonuses up to $2,000.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in mental health or intellectual/developmental disabilities, or a related field.
• Experience in substance abuse field preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain a professional license or DMH credential within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and group sessions.
• Create and implement individualized treatment plans within required time frames.
• Identify clinical/case management needs and address them.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Perform at least 20 hours of direct patient contact per week.
• Educate patients in treatment, health issues, and steps to recovery.
• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.
• Protect proprietary data and rights of the company.

Education

Masters degree in mental health or intellectual/developmental disabilities

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 has 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: Refer to the state-specific requirements for this position below.

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

Masters degree in mental health or intellectual/development disabilities, or a related field and who has agrees to obtain within 90 days of employment either (1) a professional license or (2) a DMH credential as a Mental Health Therapist, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Therapist or Addictions Therapist (PCAT, CAT, PMHT, MHT). CADC, CADC-I, CADC-II, CAADC, CIC