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Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Mill Town Health and Rehabilitation
place Amesbury, 01913
local_atm $24 - $30 an hour
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Medication Management
Stress
Substance Abuse
ECT

About Job

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide support and guidance to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. This role involves assessing clients' needs, developing treatment plans, and facilitating individual and group counseling sessions. The Substance Abuse Counselor will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to promote recovery and improve clients' overall well-being.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the needs and strengths of clients.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
  • Provide individual and group counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based practices.
  • Implement motivational interviewing techniques to encourage client engagement in the recovery process.
  • Utilize crisis intervention and management strategies to support clients in distress.
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions, treatment progress, and outcomes.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, mental health counselors, and medical professionals.
  • Educate clients and their families about addiction, recovery processes, and available resources.

Experience
Candidates should possess a background in one or more of the following areas:

  • Motivational interviewing
  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Social work
  • Clinical counseling
  • Addiction medicine
  • Mental health counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Crisis management
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Psychotherapy

This position requires a strong commitment to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery from substance use disorders. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Medication Management
Stress
Substance Abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues

Settings

Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home