AD Counselor

TITLE
Addictive Diseases Counselor
CATEGORY
Substance Abuse and Residential Recovery Services
DESCRIPTION
The Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) helps individuals learn how to manage life issues and day-to- day living without the use of mood- or mind-altering substances or drugs. Program services promote recovery, self-sufficiency, development of support networks and other important life skills to enhance mental health and reduce the risk of needing inpatient treatment.

Highland Rivers Health is seeking an Addictive Diseases Counselor for the Paulding Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program.

Responsibilities include:

Performs direct consumer care as outlined in the HR Policy/Procedure Manual.
Conduct intake assessments on new consumer.
Answers phones.
Performs various administrative, clerical and documentation to support unit activities.
Provide transportation as needed.
Performs drug screens no less than 2x per month.
Facilitate group counseling, group training, individual and family groups.
Maintain assigned caseload.
Perform case management duties such as responds to subpoenas, maintain contact with referral source and collateral contacts.
Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum:

Bachelor’s Degree in helping field
CAC/CADCI
At least 1 year experience working in Mental Health or Substance Use disorder field
Preferred:

CACII, MAC, LAPC, LPC

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
Full-Time
SHIFT
-not applicable-
POSITION
Addictive Diseases Counselor
CLOSE DATE

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Highland Rivers Health is one of Georgia’s largest behavioral healthcare providers, Highland Rivers provides compassionate, professional treatment and recovery services to adults, children, families and veterans affected by mental health issues, substance abuse and addiction, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our purpose is to help every individual recover and live independent, successful and fulfilling lives.
EOE STATEMENT
NOTE: A pre-employment drug screen, random drug screen, and state & federal criminal background investigation will be required of selected applicant.

Effective July 1, 2017 smoking or use of any tobacco products are prohibited on company premises.

All applicants may not be contacted for an interview. Applications will be screened based on preferred qualifications. This position will be filled when qualified applicant is found.

Applications/resumes should be filled out carefully and completely. Attach documentation to support education/training/licensure certification. If your application/resume is not complete you may forfeit the opportunity of an interview. Applications/resumes can be received via regular mail, e-mail or fax. Keep a copy of your application/resume. Copying service is not available.

Due to the volume of applications/resumes received by this office we are unable to provide information your application/resume status over the phone. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted for an interview.

Applicants who have a disability, which require special accommodations should contact the Human Resource Department.

Highland Rivers CSB does not discriminate with regard to employment, compensation, place of work, or promotion because of race, color, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age or national origin.

English-Spanish bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply. EOE

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.