Substance Abuse Counselor
$41,600–$43,680 year
On-siteLexington, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Provide individual and group counseling for patients recovering from drug use and alcohol disorders, guiding them through intake and orientation while building trusting relationships. Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans, collect comprehensive patient assessments, and follow up on referrals. Connect patients with community resources to access necessary support and respond to crisis situations with compassion. Comply with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements while fostering an inclusive environment. Work an 8-hour shift between 5:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Join BHG, the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited treatment centers serving over 42,000 patients across 24 states.
Required Qualifications
- Meet state-level requirements
- Must have a bachelor's degree (or higher)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in behavioral health
- Ability to make decisions and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
- Ability to deal appropriately with patients and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations and to seek direction from supervisors when necessary
- 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
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