Substance Abuse Clinician

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers best-in-class, person-centered programs and resources to transform lives. Building on our 125-year history, we are here to help individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential. Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve thousands of individuals annually regardless of age, race, religion, national origin or ability to pay.

PURPOSE:  The Substance Abuse Clinician will provide counseling services to Agency clients with specialization in the field of addiction and its effects on the individual, families and the community.  The emphasis will be service delivery in and for the Jewish community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Provides screening, assessment, outpatient treatment, and referrals to agency clients
Provides individual, conjoint, family and group counseling
Develop and conduct psycho-educational programs
Consult with and serve as resource to agency staff regarding the disease of addiction
Collaborate with Outreach/Prevention and Education staff
Establish relationships with other complementary providers in the community
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Clinical Master’s Degree in related field with advanced licensure of LCSW or LPC and credentialed as MAC or CAADC.
Knowledgeable in and experience with The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria for treatment required.
Experience working with individuals, families and groups. Experience conducting workshops and comfortable with public speaking assignments.
Knowledgeable about Judaism and Jewish families.

Where permitted by applicable law, applicant must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire to be considered for employment. JF&CS is an EEO employer and will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.