Substance Use Counselor in Training - Full-Time Impact

MedMark Treatment Centers; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Georgia is seeking a compassionate, full-time Substance Use Counselor-In-Training to support patients through medically assisted treatments and coping strategies. The role includes individual and group counseling, crisis management, and collaboration with medical staff to achieve recovery goals.

The position requires working toward or possessing a CIT license in Georgia, prior experience with chemically dependent individuals, and a commitment to non-judgmental care.

Qualifications

• Must be working towards or hold current CIT license in Georgia.
• Experience working with chemically dependent individuals.
• Positive, non-judgmental attitude toward patients.
• Ability to counsel 50-60 patients with documentation each month.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services; direct service hours at regularly scheduled intervals; coordinate all services throughout treatment.
• Completes Bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Conducts initial assessment and evaluation interviews for service eligibility determination.
• Develop aftercare plans and discharge plans.
• Facilitates, establishes and reviews initial treatment plan with each patient.
• Maintains accurate and current clinical records per Federal/State regulations governing NTP clinics.
• Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Skills

12 Core Functions of Counseling

Counseling 50-60 patients monthly

Chemically dependent experience

Education

CIT license in GA

Job description

MedMark Treatment Centers in Georgia is seeking a compassionate, full-time Substance Use Counselor-In-Training to support patients through medically assisted treatments and coping strategies. The role includes individual and group counseling, crisis management, and collaboration with medical staff to achieve recovery goals.

The position requires working toward or possessing a CIT license in Georgia, prior experience with chemically dependent individuals, and a commitment to non-judgmental care.