Main Areas of Responsibility:
Job Summary:
Provides addiction/substance abuse/dual disorder assessment, education, counseling and therapy for patients in individual and/or group setting.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage a caseload of up to eight (8) patients
• Maintain documentation commensurate with accreditation standards and program policies
• Participate in team and departmental staff meetings held and all mandatory departmental meetings Responsible for obtaining information from a colleague when there are unavoidable absences from meetings
• Arrange for peer coverage of all usual and customary duties while on vacation prior to departure
• Work proficiently in all 12 core functions of SA counseling with emphasis in the areas of:
o assessment
o individual therapy
o group therapy
o didactic presentations
• Work cooperatively and productively with fellow members of the treatment team in all areas of the program including Primary Treatment, Extended Care, Family Program, Alumni and Out Services and any new programs that are added
• Work a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend hours when needed
• Assist Primary Program Manager or other staff as needed
Other Information/Requirements:
Education Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or a related field and SA certified/ Licensed in North Carolina
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree and Must be CSAC and LPC
Experience Requirement:
Must have at least three years’ experience in addiction or substance abuse counseling.
