Counselor - Part-time
$45,760–$52,000 year
On-siteMobile, Alabama, United States
Mobile, Alabama, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$45,760–$52,000 yearLarge
Part TimeLarge
Job Summary
Conduct regular alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions, group sessions, and intake/readmission services while orienting patients to treatment operations. Develop and revise patient treatment plans, collect comprehensive social and vocational information, and make appropriate referrals with necessary follow-ups. Provide crisis intervention, coordinate care with community providers, and deliver in-service training to staff. Ensure adherence to program policies, regulatory requirements, and accrediting agency standards. Perform OBOT services and report work-related issues immediately.
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree in the related Human Services field
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in behavioral health
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