Job Description

We specialize in medication-assisted treatment for opioid and narcotic addictions and dependence. We have served the needs of those suffering from addiction to heroin and pain medicine since 1983. We understand opioid dependency and help each patient design a recovery plan to meet their needs. Utilizing methadone, suboxone, and vivitrol to break the grip of withdrawal, we work to help patients build upon their strengths, resulting in a healthy mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery. Our clinical staff consists of a board-certified medical director, medical doctors, and a professional level of staff. This staff includes advanced practice registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, masters level counseling staff, certified addiction professionals, physician assistants, licensed mental health counselors, and licensed clinical social workers to assist patients on the path to recovery. With this, life becomes livable again.

Substance Abuse Counselor-Bachelors Degree

• Maintains a minimal client caseload at the level required by CFTC
• Completes all admission documents, psychosocial assessments (Bachelor’s degree required for Medicaid billable assessments), integrated summaries and treatment plans in a timely and complete fashion as required in CFTC policies and procedures; includes obtaining necessary photographs for the pharmacy and the Central Registry
• Collects urine drug screen samples from clients according to CFTC policies and procedures
• Performs individual with caseload clients in the frequencies required by client phase as described in CFTC policies and procedures
• Maintains regulatory boundaries required of clients, e.g., compliance with take-home requirements, fee requirements and so on
• Maintain broad knowledge of caseload clients regarding their lives, including living arrangements, housing needs, employment, court and legal affairs, social functioning, health issues and any personal or social problems
• Document progress in treatment fully and in compliance with CFTC policies and procedures, including revising treatment plan as progress indicates the need
• Identifies needs for referral to other service providers and facilitates linkage to those services; includes advocacy activities as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Counseling: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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