Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Job Description
Job Description
Definition :
Provide guidance, direction, and counsel clients. The individual will act as a contact for clients and assist them with their concerns and problems.
Counselors will provide treatment / therapy and rehabilitative services. Individual with provide Cognitive Behavioral Treatment in both an individual and group setting.
This person will provide assessments and diagnosis of clients utilizing the DSM-IV and PCPC. Individual will work to assist reentrant reach their goals and objectives.
Eligibility Requirements :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with job-related disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and / or Experience :
Knowledge of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Policy, or other related field; human relations skills a must; should become familiar with the criminal justice system and community resources.
- Knowledge and experience with the forensic substance abuse individual. Knowledge of co-occurring disorder. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with all levels of management, employees, and clients;
- ability to deal effectively with clients and referral sources; self starting, motivated, and adept to changing technology;
- proven skills at problem solving, conducting research; computer literate in work processing, spreadsheets and databases;
ability to communicate, and to help the clients express their own needs and aspirations.
Master's degree or above from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependence, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field;
2 years' clinical experience required. Licensure and / or Certification preferred.
Or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 2 years' clinical experience required.
Certification preferred.
Or an Associate Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field and 2 years' of clinical experience required.
Certification required.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Female / Protected Veteran / Individuals with Disabilities
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