Substance Use Counselor U31
Louisville Metro Government
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Job summary
Louisville Metro Government seeks a dedicated counselor to assist individuals and families dealing with substance abuse. The role involves counseling, evaluating needs, and adapting treatment plans; work independently under limited supervision and report major activities in meetings.
You will facilitate group sessions, refer clients to social services, medical or housing resources, document progress, and participate in quality assurance activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social or human services or related discipline with Kentucky CADC credentials or TCADC.
- High school diploma with CADCA1 or CADCA2 credentials.
- Must obtain CADC certification within one year of hire per KY statute.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates group sessions and substance use education programs.
- Counsels, advises, and refers clients to social services, medical/psychiatric treatment, housing and employment resources.
- Evaluates client needs to set goals and assess treatment effectiveness.
- Interviews clients to collect economic, legal, family, lifestyle, substance use and medical histories.
- Explains eligibility requirements, guidelines and clinic fees to clients and families.
- Documents treatment progress and maintains records and files.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Skills
Education
Job description
- Sick Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
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.
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)
- 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)
OR
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 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 refer to the job conditions that may lead injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
- None.
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.
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.
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
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well‑being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co‑pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Term Life
- Supplemental Life
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holiday Pay
- Bereavement Leave
- Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
- 457 Deferred Comp
- Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Qualified Adult Benefits
- Childcare Assistance
- Free TARC Use
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation (pro rata)
- Sick Leave (pro rata)
- Holiday Pay (pro rata)
- Ineligible For Benefits
- Ineligible For Benefits
- Ineligible For Benefits
01
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in social or human services or related discipline?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have credentials as a Temporary Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (TCADC)?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have credentials as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have credentials to be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate I (CADCA1)?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have credentials to be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate II (CADCA2)?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you able to 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?
- Yes
- No
08
Are you able to work a varied schedule?
- Yes
- No
09
Are you able to provide your own sources of transportation?
- Yes
- No
10
Do you possess and can you maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
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