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Substance Use Counselor

DHVAJ
place Louisville, 40245
local_atm $23 - $28 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Individuals with Addiction Issues
Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
State/Federal Government
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home

About Job

Counselors assist patients in identifying their strengths to appropriate social, educational, and occupational goals. Counselors help patients prepare and adjust to a drug-free existence and help with problematic issues. Counselors will be responsible to the Clinical Supervisor for the provision of services to assigned patients and will adhere to schedules, established program policies and procedures, and applicable Federal regulations.Counselors must have a bachelor's degree and one year of experience with substance abuse patients. Must have good skills in both verbal and written communication. At least one year of experience working with substance abuse populations, treatment planning, and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree with one year of experience working with substance abuse patients. Master's degree and/or advanced licenses are preferred.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues

Settings

Residential Treatment Facilities (RTC)
State/Federal Government
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home