Addiction Counselor Full-time Flex Shift

Position Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Who is Alpharus Health?

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.

Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections

Perks of working in correctional healthcare:

Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Under direct supervision and with supervisor's approval, carries case load, per State and contract requirements.

Coordinates required services to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations in support of continued recovery.

Collects and maintains treatment records and reports to ensure organizational, regulatory, accreditation, and contractual compliance.

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a helping profession from an accredited college or university

Some previous experience substance use treatment/counseling and/or mental health counseling is preferred

Current Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) or Masters Certified Addictions Counselor (MCAP) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred

Basic understanding of mental health disorders requiring referrals

Ability to read and interpret policies and instructions

Adaptability / flexibility: ability to shift priorities

Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients

Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read

Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data

Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises

Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.

Benefits at Apharus Health

Health and Wellness:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents

Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums

Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match

Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus

Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care

9 paid company holidays

Personal Development:

Training & Development Programs

Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year

eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training

Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.