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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team and provide critical support to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will play a vital role in helping clients overcome addiction, develop coping strategies, and work toward recovery and long-term sobriety. You will work closely with clients to assess their needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and provide individual and group counseling sessions.
Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, maintaining accurate records, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and providing education and resources to clients and their families. You will also be responsible for monitoring client progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed, and ensuring that clients receive the highest standard of care.
The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a deep understanding of addiction and recovery processes, and a passion for helping others. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
This role requires a degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, along with relevant certification or licensure as required by state regulations. Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders is highly preferred.
If you are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others and have the qualifications and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Responsibilities
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- Develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and support staff
- Educate clients and families about addiction and recovery
- Assist clients in developing coping strategies and relapse prevention plans
- Refer clients to additional services and resources as needed
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings
- Stay current with best practices and continuing education requirements
Requirements
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- State licensure or certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in substance abuse counseling
- Strong understanding of addiction, treatment modalities, and recovery processes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Empathy, patience, and a nonjudgmental attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping
- Willingness to undergo background checks and drug screening
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have working with individuals with substance use disorders?
- Are you currently licensed or certified as a Substance Abuse Counselor?
- How do you approach developing individualized treatment plans?
- Can you describe a challenging case and how you handled it?
- What strategies do you use to help clients prevent relapse?
- How do you maintain professional boundaries with clients?
- Are you comfortable facilitating group therapy sessions?
- How do you stay current with developments in addiction treatment?
- What role do families play in the recovery process, in your opinion?
- How do you handle clients who are resistant to treatment?
