Substance Abuse Counselor: Support Recovery & Impact

Paycom - ATS; Caguas (PR); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a qualified Social Worker to ensure clients receive comprehensive services to optimize substance use and mental health outcomes. The role includes conducting evaluations, providing individual and group therapy, and developing treatment plans in a community-based setting.

The position requires a Bachelor of Social Work with active Substance Abuse Counseling Certification, and a valid social work license where applicable, along with bilingual communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work with an active Substance Abuse Counseling Certification.
• If you are a Social Worker, you must have a valid license to practice as a Social Worker.
• Certification of having taken courses and training on the issue of addiction to drugs, alcohol and other related services.
• Bilingual, writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Targeted evaluations of clients' substance abuse.
• Participate in initial interview for needs and carry out social reports.
• Provide individual and group therapies for substance abuse and improve social/community skills.
• Develop treatment plans and coordinate services.
• Guide clients to achieve their goals and improve wellbeing.
• Develop and update service plans with the Social Worker.
• Make visits to penal institutions as required by the program.
• Conduct self-help, family and couples meetings.
• Review records and ensure eligibility documents are in order.
• Manage support groups, client evaluations, and daily substance abuse activities.
• Keep coordinator informed of intervention outcomes.
• Assess client needs with the team and others.
• Represent the client in court/arbitration as needed.
• Set new goals for life plans and community reintegration.
• Help clients eliminate harmful behaviors.
• Maintain service notes and intervention records.
• Perform drug tests.

Skills

Bilingual

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work with active Substance Abuse Counseling Certification

Job description

Paycom - ATS is seeking a qualified Social Worker to ensure clients receive comprehensive services to optimize substance use and mental health outcomes. The role includes conducting evaluations, providing individual and group therapy, and developing treatment plans in a community-based setting.

The position requires a Bachelor of Social Work with active Substance Abuse Counseling Certification, and a valid social work license where applicable, along with bilingual communication abilities.