Substance Abuse Counselor (Bachelor's degree and KY CADC cert)

Job Description

Description

Looking for a new opportunity? New Season offers exciting benefits! Take a look at this opportunity to join us in making a powerful impact in your local community! 

• Full benefits available on DAY ONE

• Start accruing up to 3 weeks of PTO starting on DAY ONE

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities available

• Up to $2,000 in employee referral bonuses available

Ready to get started? Here’s what we’re looking for in our newest team member!

As a Substance Abuse Counselor you’ll engage with your patients with individual, group, and/or family counseling. You’ll work with a collaborative treatment team consisting of our Medical Director, Program Director, Treatment Services Coordinator, Counselors and Nurses to identify and meet the clinical needs of the patient and to assist in their overall well-being.

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Curious what your day-to-day may look like and how you’ll be making a big positive impact on your local community??

Essential Functions:

• Work with patients to complete intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.

• Document patient progress through counseling and interaction through groups.

• Complete patient psychosocial and an individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.

• Identify any clinical/case management needs and work to address those needs.

• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.

• Perform at least 20 hours of direct one-on-one patient contact per week through individual and/or group counseling sessions.

• Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery.

• Obtain Urine Drug Screens and initial patient photo identification.

• Always act in the best interests of the program and company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary data and rights of the company.

Benefits:

• Early morning hours (Allows for a great work life balance)

• Competitive Pay

• Generous PTO

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short/Long Term Disability

• 401k with up to 3% matching

• Reimbursement for education, license, tuition, etc. 

• Referral bonus (up to $2,000) 

Essential Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification: Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or related field of study with an active CADC from the state of Kentucky.

Experience Required: Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred, but not required.