Substance Use Counselor - Community-Based Care & Growth

Newport Mental Health; Middletown (RI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of PTO to start

Up to 11 paid holidays each year

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Newport Mental Health in Middletown, RI seeks a Substance Use Specialist to coordinate care for adults 18+ with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. You will complete intake and psychosocial assessments and work toward LCDP licensure.

You will join a care team, provide individual counseling, lead group therapy, participate in treatment planning, and educate clients on substance abuse issues.

Qualifications

• LCDP certification in process with progress toward completion or a Bachelor's degree in social science or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to prioritize deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual substance use counseling to assigned clients.
• Lead group therapy and activities related to substance use.
• Participate in comprehensive team treatment planning with the care team.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure client needs are met.
• Educate clients on issues related to substance abuse treatment.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivated and independent

Time management

Valid driver’s license

Education

LCDP certification in process with progress toward completion

Bachelor's degree in social science or related field

Job description

Newport Mental Health in Middletown, RI seeks a Substance Use Specialist to coordinate care for adults 18+ with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. You will complete intake and psychosocial assessments and work toward LCDP licensure.

You will join a care team, provide individual counseling, lead group therapy, participate in treatment planning, and educate clients on substance abuse issues.