Substance Abuse Counselor

Substance Abuse Counselor About River Edge Behavioral Health Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state’s leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provide state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities. River Edge is currently hiring for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Macon-Bibb County. We have a need for a compassionate and dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to become part of our adult addictive disease outpatient program. River Edge offers comprehensive, coordinated, and evidence-based outpatient treatment services to support individuals as they build a life of full recovery from substance use disorder(s). In this role you will: Provide drug and alcohol counseling and support to individual clients and their families. Facilitate group counseling, including process group therapy and providing education on relevant topics regarding addiction. Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments and treatment planning as it pertains to substance use disorder(s) and co-occurring needs. Work collaboratively with clients and River Edge treatment team members to help support clients in their treatment and recovery. Model and support health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for clients. Maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including case notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge planning, and Outcomes Survey; enter necessary information into River Edge’s electronic medical records (EMR) system. Adhere to all federal, state, and regulatory ethical/legal guidelines as a substance abuse/addictions counselor. Qualifications / Experience: Fully COVID Vaccinated. CAC II or CADC II certification OR LMSW/LPC with at least two years’ experience in a social service related position. Experience with processing groups and facilitating skills training. Job Hours: Monday, Tues, Thurs 12p-8p ; Wed, Fri 8:00-4:00pm All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we require full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continues to be the most effective way to fight COVID‑19. #J-18808-Ljbffr