Substance Abuse Counselor II- CADC

Overview

                 

Substance Abuse Counselor- CADC  Counselor II

We are currently seeking a full-time Substance Abuse Counselor 2 for our Montrose Behavioral Hospital location.

At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, our goal is to provide personalized treatment for those who are suffering from mental health disorders and co-occurring addictions.

Our continuum of care is designed to give our community options when it comes to receiving effective behavioral health treatment. We provide premier inpatient care for children ages 5-12, adolescents ages 13-17, adults age 18 and older, and senior adults age 55 and older. We also offer outpatient care for adolescents and adults.

 

Counselor 2 Position 

The Counselor 2 is a counseling professional who provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of patients through an outpatient setting.

 

Fulltime

Payrate: $31-39 per hour

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual counseling sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required;
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required;
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions;
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assessment, for patients;

  Counselor 2 Position 

  The Counselor 2 is a counseling professional who provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addictions, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems, assists with modifying problem behaviors; may also provide counseling services to families of patients throu

• Prepares individual treatment plan for each assigned patients;
• Ensures all documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents are completed timely and in a clear, concise manner;
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and patients;
• Provides crisis intervention to patients, as needed;
• May plan for aftercare for assigned patients;
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers, as requested;
• May provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care;
• Evaluates patient’s needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities is needed; and,
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social or health services field with 2+ years experience in counseling field; or bachelor's degree in other field with 4+ years experience in the counseling field; or Master's degree in social or health services field with 1 year professional work experience; degree must be from an accredited college or university

Licenses/Certifications: 

• Active CADC and previous expereince working with individuals with substance use disorders required.

Company Benefits 

We offer a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Company paid group term life insurance.

 

 

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