Are you a compassionate person who has a passion for helping others? As a substance use counselor in our treatment and counseling center, you will be providing assistance to individuals with varying levels of substance addictions. You will also work with individuals who are addicted to a wide variety of substances. Your job would be to provide high-quality care and counseling to help patients change their addictive behaviors and become clean. East Alabama Mental Health Center is committed to your success, so we also provide you with an amazing benefits package detailed below.

　　Job Responsibilities

　　Complete consumer intake procedures

　　Develop and follow appropriate Consumer Plans and implementation thereof

　　Assess the consumer's psycho-social status and level of functioning

　　Counsel patients in individual, group sessions, or family sessions by listening to their stories, concerns or issues and providing feedback, including teaching them coping techniques and offering advice on their current situations

　　Educate patients and families on treatment options, methods and techniques to ensure the patient understands the process when they are completing the intake procedures

　　Maintain records for health insurance and patient tracking, along with personal files for your use as you work with the patient and create the treatment plan

　　Work with other professional staff to collaborate on treatment methods and plans for patients and to assess suitability for counseling services or referrals to other treatment centers

　　Conduct research as needed to develop new treatment methods and to stay up-to-date on changes within the field

　　Agree to and comply with all company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook, including how to handle patient grievances, proper intake procedures, staff meeting requirements and general code of conduct

　　Any other duties as needed

　　Please note this position will require evening flexibility

　　Job Skills & Qualifications:

　　Required:

　　Master's degree in counseling or a related field

　　Experience in individual and group counseling

　　Excellent communication skills

　　Ability to maintain confidentiality

　　Clinical Practicum and Internship

　　Preferred:

　　State licensing or certification

　　5+ years of experience

　　Familiarity with ASAM level of care

　　Benefits:

　　Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance

　　Employee's Retirement System of Alabama Membership

　　Generous Annual and Sick Leave Policy

　　Paid Holidays

　　NHSC student loan forgiveness available for some licensed staff