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Substance Abuse Counselor

GPA Treatment
place Tucker, 30084
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Medication Management
Substance Abuse
Individuals
Individuals with Addiction Issues

About Job

We are seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to join our opiate addiction treatment center located in the Doraville/Tucker area. The ideal candidate must be a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC or CADC) or actively pursuing certification.

**Key Qualifications:**

- Proven experience as a substance abuse counselor, providing both individual and/or group counseling.

- Available to work Monday through Friday, from 6 AM to 1 PM, with every other Thursday off.

- Experience working in addiction treatment, with a preference for those familiar with fast-paced, team-based environments.

**Core Responsibilities:**

- Provide comprehensive substance abuse counseling services.

- Manage intake admissions, discharges, and documentation.

- Fulfill human and social services tasks efficiently and responsibly.

- Ensure timely completion of session notes, treatment plans, and other essential documentation.

- Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions focused on recovery, sobriety, life skills, and substance use disorders.

If you're passionate about helping individuals on their path to recovery and thrive in collaborative settings, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

  • Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Medication Management
Substance Abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Intense Out-patient (IOP)
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home