Substance Abuse Counselor - South Boston

Job Title

Complete intake assessments and enrollment for new clients

Refer clients for services identified in needs assessment and assist in providing wraparound services for clients

Facilitate clients' increased access to specialized care including early intervention, primary care amend mental health services

Facilitate psycho-educational groups

Meets individually with clients for substance use counseling and treatment planning

Works directly with program and clinical staff to collaborate on treatment needs of clients

Completes paperwork and documentation as required for compliance and billing

Maintain collaborative relationships with both internal and external providers of services

Provides administrative support to the Director of Outpatient Services

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or social services field

LADAC I/II or CADAC, or eligibility strongly preferred

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the deliverance of services to individuals with substance use disorders Strong working and conceptual understanding of substance use disorders; etiology and treatment continuum Experience with individual and group treatment of individuals with substance use disorders

Knowledge of area resources and systems

Ability to work as part of a team and to support team members

Strong customer service orientation

Good organizational and communication skills.

Experience in working with culturally and racially diverse groups

Bilingual/bicultural skills in English/Spanish strongly preferred