Our client is currently seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join their team based out of Windsor Mill or Rockville, MD . For immediate consideration, please send updated resume to Josh Nachman at jnachman@judge.com. Thank you, and I look forward to connecting!
POSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for planning and implementing activities for clients with a mental illness and a co-occurring substance abuse disorder; to assist them in their efforts to maintain or improve activities of daily living, current levels of interdependence, community integration and sobriety maintenance.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide training in substance abuse prevention and sobriety maintenance incorporating a 12-step focus and evidenced based practices for co-occurring disorders.
- Provide transportation to and from community activities and AA/NA meetings
- Develop monthly activity calendar identify community resources to support sobriety.
- Perform drug screens when necessary.
- Complete the required documentation, which includes, but not limited to individual treatment plans and progress notes.
- Organize and facilitate social and recreational activities appropriate for ACT clientele.
- Provide case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team; assume responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITP; provide individual supportive counseling; assist in symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plans as client’s needs change. Educate and support client’s families, and advocate for client rights and preferences.
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of all domains of a person’s life.
- Provide on call crisis intervention when assigned covering nighttime and weekend hours.
- Become an expert of the ACT philosophy and follow and maintain high fidelity to the ACT Model of Care.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Planning/implementation of social, recreational and training activities to support sobriety
Completion of required ITP goals and required documentation.
Substance abuse education
Coordination of 12-step community activities
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Human Services or Addiction Counseling preferred and/or one to three years equivalent work experience. Requires minimum ADT Trainee Status or CAC, CAC-AD
Job Requirements:
Certified or eligible for certification in addictions treatment. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving record. Must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Thank you for taking the time to read through this posting. Again, if you are qualified and interested, please send your most up to date resume to me at jnachman@judge.com for immediate feedback. I look forward to connecting!
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