Counselor
$45,760–$45,760 year
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Conduct regular alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions, group sessions, and intake/readmission services while providing crisis intervention and supportive follow-up. Orient patients to treatment operations, collect social and vocational information, and develop comprehensive treatment plans with necessary referrals. Implement new programs, coordinate care with community providers, and perform OBOT services with immediate reporting of work-related issues. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, attend required in-service training and conferences, and participate in community relations activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in the related Human Services field
- Experience in behavioral health preferred, not required
- Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
- Ability to deal appropriately with patient and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations and to seek direction from supervisors when necessary
- Must be able to react quickly and make effective decisions
- Ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior to show potential for rehabilitating drug dependent patients
- Knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community
- Compliance with federal and state regulations regarding certification, licensure, and degree
- Demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in behavioral health
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