Substance Abuse Counselor Jobs
Substance abuse counselors are responsible for the implementation and maintenance of effective alcohol and other drug abuse programs, with an emphasis placed on awareness, prevention, staff training, and networking with community resources in compliance with the state. A substance abuse counselor helps people with problems related to alcohol and other drugs. Substance abuse counselors do not prescribe medicine or provide medical or psychological therapy. Substance abuse counselors hold counseling sessions for one person or for a group of people. At these sessions counselors try to help addicts talk about, understand, and cope with their problems. A substance abuse counselor assesses patients with identified substance abuse problems and develops and implements a plan to modify or control problem behavior by working with patients. A substance abuse counselor's duties include managing a re-entry and continuing care caseload, providing shift coverage, conducting group sessions and lectures, working as a liaison with referral sources, assisting clients with obtaining employment and housing, and providing oversight of the re-entry facility.
Substance abuse counselors must have a degree from an accredited college or university, specifically a master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field. Experience in residential substance abuse treatment, mental health, and relapse prevention is also necessary. Substance abuse counselors are required to pass a criminal background check and a check with the child protective services registry to the satisfaction of the employer and must possess a valid driver's license.
Substance abuse counselors are responsible for the implementation and maintenance of effective alcohol and other drug abuse programs, with an emphasis placed on awareness, prevention, staff training, and networking with community resources in compliance with the state. A substance abuse counselor helps people with problems related to alcohol and other drugs. Substance abuse counselors do not prescribe medicine or provide medical or psychological therapy. Substance abuse counselors hold counseling sessions for one person or for a group of people. At these sessions counselors try to help addicts talk about, understand, and cope with their problems. A substance abuse counselor assesses patients with identified substance abuse problems and develops and implements a plan to modify or control problem behavior by working with patients. A substance abuse counselor's duties include managing a re-entry and continuing care caseload, providing shift coverage, conducting group sessions and lectures, working as a liaison with referral sources, assisting clients with obtaining employment and housing, and providing oversight of the re-entry facility.
Substance abuse counselors must have a degree from an accredited college or university, specifically a master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field. Experience in residential substance abuse treatment, mental health, and relapse prevention is also necessary. Substance abuse counselors are required to pass a criminal background check and a check with the child protective services registry to the satisfaction of the employer and must possess a valid driver's license.
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USA-GA-Wrightsville | |
Substance Abuse Counselor – Counselor- Sign on Bonus
.... Sign on Bonus for Licensed Counselors! If you are a dedicated and empathetic individual looking for a meaningful career with a nationally recognized leader in behavioral health, join our team at Spec.... |
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| Feb 03, 12 | |
USA-MA-Chicopee | |
Substance Abuse Counselor
.... Centers, Inc., is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization committed to quality care offering comprehensive and competitive benefits including: health, dental, disability, life, 401(k)/ p.... |
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| Jan 21, 12 | |
USA-NH-West Lebanon | |
Substance Abuse Counselor Clinician - West Lebanon, NH
.... OPCO is a private outpatient program dedicated to the treatment of substance abuse. We operate 19 sited and 2 mobile programs and are a fully CARF accredited opiate treatment service. We operaste tre.... |
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| Jan 30, 12 | |
USA-CA-Fresno | |
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
.... in State of California as Substance Abuse Counselor The MedMark clinic in Fresno has an opening for a full time Substance Abuse Counselor. Must have AOD Certification as required by the State of Cali.... |
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| Jan 28, 12 | |
USA-MO-Belton | |
School-Based Therapist - Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor
.... Therapist to provide mental health and/or substance abuse treatment services within a school setting to students referred for services and with parent or guardian permission. As a School-based Therap.... |
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