Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in the substance use or mental health industry? We are currently hiring counselors to become part of our dynamic team!

We are an organization dedicated to treating individuals facing substance and alcohol use disorders. Our priority is our patients, and we are committed to providing exceptional care while focusing on their long-term recovery.

As a unit counselor, you will provide critical support to patients by eliminating barriers to treatment and ensuring continuous involvement in addiction recovery programs. You'll offer guidance, teach coping strategies, and inspire patients to remain hopeful as they work through their recovery process.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain assigned caseloads.
• Facilitate weekly one-on-one and group counseling sessions as assigned.
• Conduct clinical assessments and intakes as necessary.
• Maintain professional, empathetic, and courteous communication with patients at all times.
• Collaborate with counselors and nursing staff to ensure patient care is seamless.
• Encourage positive communication between staff and patients.
• Ensure patients follow the program's daily activity schedule.
• Educate patients on daily living skills to promote healthier routines.
• Monitor patient behavior for inconsistencies and report findings to appropriate staff and shift reports.
• Support monthly skills workshops related to chemical dependency under a master-level QHP.
• Assist in processing and distributing incident reports according to agency-wide guidelines.
• Help prepare for weekly case conferences and patient case reviews.
• Assist with the discharge process, ensuring all necessary referrals and documentation are provided.
• Keep the work environment clean and well-organized.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Ensure patients see nursing staff prior to discharge.
• Help manage and de-escalate patients with behavioral concerns.
• Serve as a positive role model for patients and peers.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications:

• CASAC-T certification (CASAC-T only)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (including weekends)

Skills Required:

• Strong documentation skills
• Patient-focused
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.