Substance Abuse Counselor

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

REPORTS TO:  CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

STATUS:  EXEMPT

MAIN FUNCTION: The Substance Abuse Counselor provides substance use services to clients of the mental health center under the substance abuse program.  This also includes the supervision of non-certified direct services providers (if applicable).  In addition, this position is also responsible for prevention services for this agency. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Functions as an individual, family, and group substance abuse counselor. This may include but not be limited to substance abuse evaluations/assessments, treatment, and education.


• Provides consultation, education, and prevention services.


• Assists in the planning process, service delivery, and evaluation of the substance abuse program.


• Prepare reports as directed by the Clinical Director.


• Provides crisis intervention as needed.


• Will be part of the on-call weekend rotation schedule to provide 24/7 crisis coverage.


• Promotes agency awareness through outside resources.


• Completes paperwork as outlined in agency policies and procedures.


• Attend scheduled supervisory and clinical staff meetings.


• Meets expectations for monthly billable baseline.


• Assists in quality assurance.


• Facilitates outpatient groups as assigned.


• Communicates and collaborates effectively within the agency.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Maintains ethics and confidentiality as dictated by profession.


• Maintains state licensure without disciplinary action.


• Knowledge of counseling theory and practice.


• Ability to form therapeutic relationships with clients.


• Strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse


• Skills in verbal and written communication.


• Ability to form cooperative supportive relationships with staff/agency.


• Possess a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

• REQUIRED LICENSURE
  Must hold one of the following licenses: PLADC, LADC, PLMHP, or LMHP.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a license as a substance abuse counselor from the Nebraska Department of Health.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.