Substance Use Counselor U31

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government seeks a qualified counselor to aid individuals and families dealing with substance abuse. The role entails counseling, evaluating needs, and adapting treatment plans while coordinating with social services and housing resources.

The position works independently under limited supervision and reports major activities in periodic meetings. Essential duties include leading group sessions, referring clients to services, documenting progress, and participating in staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social or human services or related discipline required.
• Kentucky credentials: TCADC or CADC.
• Or high school diploma/GED with CADCA1 or CADCA2.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates group sessions to discuss issues and provide substance use education.
• Counsels and refers clients to social services, medical care, housing, and employment programs.
• Evaluates client needs and develops goals and treatment plans; monitors progress.
• Interviews clients to gather history on economics, legal, family, lifestyle, and medical factors.
• Explains program eligibility, guidelines, and clinic fees to clients and families.
• Participates in staff development and quality assurance activities.
• Documents client progress, prepares reports, and maintains records.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social or human services

Temporary Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (TCADC)

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

High school diploma or GED

CADCA1

CADCA2

Job description

Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to counsel and aid individuals and families requiring assistance dealing with
substance abuse problems. Monitor condition of clients to evaluate success of therapy and adapts treatment
and rehabilitation programs.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic
meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Facilitates group sessions to discuss issues, problems, or concerns; and conducts substance use education programs.
• Counsels, advises, and refers clients to available social services, community resources, medical or psychiatric treatment, and housing and employment assistance programs.
• Evaluates the client’s situation to determine specific needs and services, to establish goals and objectives for treatment and rehabilitation plans, and to assess the effectiveness and achievement of recommended treatment plans.
• Interviews clients to obtain information to compile an economic, legal, family, lifestyle, substance use and medical history record.
• Explains program eligibility requirements, guidelines and clinic fees to clients and their families.
• Participates in staff development programs and quality assurance activities.
• Documents client treatment progress prepares reports and correspondence and maintains records and files.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social or human services or related discipline and hold one of the following Kentucky credentials:
  • Temporary Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (TCADC)
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)

OR

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and hold one of the following Kentucky credentials:
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate I (CADCA1)
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate II (CADCA2)

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

GENERAL

• Must be certified as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the State of Kentucky within one (1) year of hire date in accordance with KRS 309.0831.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job.

Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

• Union Incentives: Call Out Pay and On Call Compensation
• Division: Health Services
• Specialty: MORE
• Actively Hiring for: 1 Vacancy