SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Job Title

The Substance Abuse Counselor assists in developing, organizing, and conducting programs to provide education for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse. The Substance Abuse Counselor conducts or assists in conducting individual or group counseling sessions and programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Substance Abuse Counselor provides relevant substance abuse information for class curriculum
• Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
• The Substance Abuse Counselor selects and recommends new instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program.
• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
• The Substance Abuse Counselor maintains a collegial relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
• Completes required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.
• The Substance Abuse Counselor participates in related training for substance abuse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in a behavioral science field such as Psychology, Sociology or Human Relations.
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) certified OR
• Licensed Substance Abuse Associate certification (LSAA) is required, subject to approval.
• A waiver can be granted if the individual is currently working on acquiring the certification.
• Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.
• Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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