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English and Bilingual Substance Abuse Counselor

South Richmond Hill recovery
place Ozone Park, 11417
local_atm $35,000a year
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Full Time
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English
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance Abuse
Milieu
Home Health/In-home

About Job

Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team! As a Substance Abuse Counselor on the team, you will be handling a manageable caseload of patients looking to you for treatment and help to overcome a wide variety of addiction issues. Your role will be to support and uplift your clients, offering resources and support for them, creating and implementing treatment options, and identifying core issues that could be contributing to their abuse. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has excellent communication skills, and has experience working with people struggling with addiction and abuse.

Responsibilities
  • Handle a manageable caseload of patients
  • Identify core underlying issues that may be contributing to a history of substance abuse
  • Create and implement treatment plans that fit each patient
  • Uplift and support patients, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting change
Qualifications
  • Licensure with the state desired
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong compassionate outlook, with an upbeat and positive personality
  • Experience working with substance abuse desired

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Substance Abuse

Practice Specifics

Settings

Milieu
Home Health/In-home