Substance Abuse Counselor - On-Site, Growth & Bonuses

Behavioral Health Group - BHG; Mobile (AL); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work-Life Balance

Investment in Your Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Recognition and Rewards

Employee Perks

Résumé du poste

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a Counselor to support patients in identifying and leveraging strengths to achieve social, educational, and occupational goals. You will help patients prepare for and adjust to a drug-free life, providing emotional and physical support within regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Counselor Supervisor or Program Director, you will ensure adherence to schedules, program policies, and licensure standards while performing duties within your license or

Qualifications

• Must have a Masters degree in the related Human Services field.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred, not required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct regular alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions and group sessions as required.
• Orient patients to treatment program operations and procedures.
• Collect and assess social, educational, economic, and vocational information.
• Develop and revise patient treatment plans, maintaining comprehensive records.
• Make appropriate referrals and perform necessary follow-ups.
• Assist in implementing new programs and advise on caseload management.
• Provide in-service training to staff and hold a basic understanding of addiction.
• Conduct intake/readmission services and provide supportive follow-up counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention and inter‑agency documentation.
• Coordinate care with community providers as needed.
• Participate in and provide in‑service training required by federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and training programs.
• Schedule and attend regular in‑service training.
• Perform OBOT services and report any work‑related issues immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisory team.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements.
• Adhere to accrediting agency standards.
• Participate in community and public relations activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Connaissances

Decision making

Confidentiality

Stress management

Team communication

Behavioral knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Masters degree in Human Services

Description du poste

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) is seeking a Counselor to support patients in identifying and leveraging strengths to achieve social, educational, and occupational goals. You will help patients prepare for and adjust to a drug-free life, providing emotional and physical support within regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Counselor Supervisor or Program Director, you will ensure adherence to schedules, program policies, and licensure standards while performing duties within your license or