Substance Abuse Counselor

Harbortown Treatment Center, an outpatient substance abuse treatment center, is looking for a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor. The Substance Abuse Counselor will have the following responsibilities Provides individual and group counseling, and discharge planning as appropriately required; Provides pre-screening, assessment and substance abuse diagnosis utilizing DSM-V criteria that drives the course of treatment planning; Knowledgeable of DSM-V and ASAM Placement Criteria related to substance abuse disorders; Prepares patient treatment plans and reviews goals & objectives identified in the treatment plan within designated time frames and in accordance with client’s needs; Treats all patients similarly, generally able to individualize counseling strategies to meet the unique characteristics of the patient; Compiles reports and maintains progress notes in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with regulations; Participates in weekly staff meetings and case conferences; Attends workshops, conferences, online training and staff development training, seminars on current practices as directed by Supervisor to acquire continuing education in the appropriate field; Maintains cooperative relationships with all referral sources and community resources; Participates in collaborative community efforts; Aware of and follows federal and state laws and agency guidelines regarding the confidentiality of client records; Undertakes related duties as assigned; Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. This position is eligible for benefits, including holidays, retirement plan, PTO and health insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harbortown Treatment Center PLLC