Addiction Counselor - Evening

Title:Addiction Counselor - Evening

ID:5730-E

Department:Clinical

Location:Westhampton Beach

Description

Full time and part time opportunities available $22.00 - $38.00hrBenefits Available for Full Time Employees:

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Other Voluntary Benefits

• Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Program (401k)

• 8 Paid Holidays

MAIN FUNCTION:

• Utilize experiences and training to support those in treatment of and recovery from substance abuse disorders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all clients are treated with dignity and respect.

• Affirming care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning clients.

• Assist case managers in connecting patients to community support and services.

• Provide non-clinical crisis support and educate on recovery pathways.

• Share personal or past experiences about addiction and recovery.

• Outreach to patients to reinforce treatment importance and increase retention.

• Use EMR to document services and information provided.

• Educate Seafield staff on new recovery trends and resources.

• Promote Seafield in the recovery community.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• EMR documentation and presentation skills.

• Knowledge of addiction and recovery.

• Proficient in computer usage, including EMR, Microsoft Outlook, and other systems.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• CRPA, CRPA-P, or CRPA-P Eligible.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of 46 hours of required Recovery Peer Advocate training (advocacy, mentoring and education, recovery and wellness, and ethical responsibility).