Substance Use Counselor — Evidence-Based Therapy

The Salvation Army; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Plan

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

A community service organization in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide individual and group counseling for treatment and recovery from substance abuse. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, and be certified or eligible for certification as a substance abuse counselor. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, maintaining case files, and utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques. This position offers a full-time role with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field (preferred).
• Certified as a substance abuse counselor or licensed as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW (or ability to achieve certification in first 24 months).
• Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in substance abuse or mental health field.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling for substance abuse treatment and recovery.
• Develops individualized treatment plans for consumers.
• Conducts therapeutic counseling sessions and maintains electronic case files.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Individual and group counseling

Motivational interviewing

Cognitive therapy techniques

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Job description

A community service organization in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to provide individual and group counseling for treatment and recovery from substance abuse. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, and be certified or eligible for certification as a substance abuse counselor. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, maintaining case files, and utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques. This position offers a full-time role with various employee benefits.