Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor / ADC-T

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $55,000-$65,000

Licensed Alcohol Drug Counseling - L / ADC-T

Momentum offers supervision for ADC-T applicants.

Momentum Center is committed to cultivating an environment of Progress, Action, Growth and Energy. Momentums purpose is to provide care and guidance in striving for a brighter future by offering services, structure and support to chemically dependent adult males while promoting honesty, integrity, serenity, and perseverance.

We are 3.1 ASAM level of care; family-owned, relaxed team approach atmosphere, we are both employee and client centered, with 24 / 7 care employees make a greater impact.

The LADC / ADC-T is responsible for working with our therapeutic treatment program including individual therapy sessions, facilitating group therapy, and working with clients to improve their well-being. This role assists in the development, planning and implementation of strategies for program continuation and growth. Licensed Drug Counselors (LADC / ADC-T) are expected to create, monitor, and alter, as therapeutically necessary, all client treatment plans during their stay at Momentum Center to maximize client potential and to improve client well-being. LADC / ADC-T'S will assist with referring clients to appropriate community resources, as they facilitate the successful transition of clients to recovery-conducive independent living environment.

Requirements :

• Work Schedule : Monday -Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday 1pm-5pm
• Mandated reporter.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible to changing situations.
• Ability to listen, analyze and record information.
• Establish rapport and impart caring and empathy while remaining objective and professional in relationship.
• Sensitivity to client needs.
• Ability to work with all cultures, use culturally competent model.
• Able to solve problems but also able and willing to seek assistance when necessary.
• Must be a team player willing to show flexibility and is self-motivated.
• Collaboration with other agencies.
• Working knowledge of substance use counseling techniques, both individual and group
• Understands various diagnoses in the mental health field and understand recommended treatment for those who need mental health services.
• Will have a basic understanding of different psychotropic medications and possible side effects from those medications.
• Handles multiple priorities.
• Independent discretion / decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.
• Manages emotions and can make decision under pressure.
• Manages stress appropriately.
• Works alone effectively.
• Works effectively near others and / or in a distracting environment.
• Works effectively with others / teamwork.
• Capable of being on call.

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