Substance Abuse Counselor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Completes Assessments to determine appropriateness for services
Develops and implements behavior management plans as required by regulatory agencies
Evaluates clients physical or mental condition based on review of clients information
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients treatment
Monitor, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
Provides training to direct staff in implementing behavior modification techniques
Trains to collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and test
Executes evidence based counseling groups designed to enlighten clients on prevention and perpetuation of learned techniques, strategies, and interventions to maintain stability
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Execute evidence based therapeutic session using CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, or Solution Focused training
Attend Conferences, CEU’s, or field related trainings to continue to sharpen skills
Maintain boundaries to ensure therapeutic rapport.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR certification as an addiction counselor from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) or equivalent certification.
Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry up to 25/50 lbs.

Physical Demands may include:

sitting, standing and/or walking, pushing/pulling, handling, reaching, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, squatting, climbing (ladders or stairs), overhead reaching, and driving.