Substance Abuse Coach

Substance Abuse Coach - Lawrence Healthcare

Department : Clinical

Direct Report To : Clinical Manager

Job Type : Full-Time

About the Role :

• The Substance Abuse Counselor will provide group and family therapies. Counselors will treat a selected caseload of female or male clients suffering from behavioral health and addiction-related issues.
• Under the immediate supervision of the Clinical Managers, Substance Abuse Coaches will lead peer group programming and participate in multi-disciplinary treatment.

Why Hickory Recovery?

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders.

It's Hickory's primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

Job Qualifications :

• Associates or Bachelor level degree in Psychology, social work, or related field preferred
• Certification Required : CADAC II, CADAC IV, CADAC V, & or Peer Recovery
• Must be participate in weekly supervision with Clinical Manager
• At least two years prior experience in a behavioral healthcare setting, with residential treatment experience preferred.
• Requires knowledge of the impact of the disease process and human behavior
• Group facilitation experience preferred.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and / or weekends.
• In-depth knowledge of various counseling approaches
• Skill in working with a variety of cultures.
• Skill in working independently and implementing time management strategies.
• Ability to provide necessary self-care.
• Ability to demonstrate positive team interactions with other clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skill
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy and ability to use an EMR.
• Sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to understand the requirements of the clientele.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provision of group therapy
• Timely and complete medical record documentation
• Participation in working with clients' families to create strong support networks and to promote healthy relationships while in Treatment
• Participation in peer-review process
• Adherence to facility policy and procedures, State & Federal law, and Joint Commission accreditation regulations and standards
• Implementation of relapse prevention, skills development, and evidence-based practices within group therapy.
• Weekly Peer Recovery sessions with clients

Compensation : $18.00-$21.00 / hr

For More Information Visit : www.hickorytreatmentcenters.com