Substance Abuse Counselor

Description of Duties: The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for screening and orientation to services, timely and accurate clinical documentation, case management, participation in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, facilitating and documenting group educational activities. Transporting individuals served is a requirement.

*** Sign on Bonus will be offered. ***

Minimum Qualifications:   Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Services or related field.  Must be able to Obtain CAC II, or CADC II, within two years of hire date. Must have group facilitation and case management skills. Must have excellent verbal, interpersonal, and writing skills. Must have a valid, unrestricted Georgia Driver’s License and be keyboard proficient.

Preferred Qualifications:   Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Services or related field with a Substance Abuse Certification CACII or CADC II and Co-Occurring Disorders with at least one year of documented work experience.  Experience in group facilitation and case management. Experience working with individuals involved in the Criminal Justice System. Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder Screening Tools, and ASAM Levels.

Agency is an eligible work site for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 

Minimum Entry Salary *:              Based Upon Experience

Location:                                           Americus, GA

Services Area/Programs:               Substance Abuse Residential (SAR)

Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford.

Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely.  Describe background in full and make certain application is signed.  Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy.  Please KEEP a copy of your application.  All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline.  Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed.  Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.  An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office.

* ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and agency budget considerations.