Job Description
Seeking: Substance Abuse Counselor - CDC I or CDC II is required
Full Time Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 2 PM with occasional Saturday mornings, 6 AM - 10 AM
Our Benefits:
* Quarterly Bonus Program Eligibility
* Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
* Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
* Paid vacation and sick time
* Employer paid clinical supervision for candidates seeking CDC Certification
* Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
* Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry
Our Team:
Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center, located in Anchorage, AK, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our counseling team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling and therapy to patients that are seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Your Job as a Substance Abuse Counselor:
The Substance Abuse Counselor is instrumental in our patient’s treatment and recovery from opioid use disorder. Substance Abuse Counselors provide high quality, compassionate care through various mediums which include both individual and group counseling sessions.
Substance Abuse Counselor Responsibilities:
* Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
* Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
* Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
* Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
* Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
* Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
* Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
* May plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
* Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
* Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
* Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.
Required Education, Skills, and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social or health services field required;
* Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
* Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery and/or MAT (medication assisted treatment) environment highly preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
* Chemical Dependency Certification (CDC) I or II required.
AHCTC
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Acadia Healthcare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of an individual's race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability and genetic information unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job, status as a military veteran or qualified veteran, or any other protected characteristics or protected class status in accordance with applicable state, federal and local laws. Additionally, it is Acadia Healthcare’s policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities, transfer, compensation, participation in training, or educational activities or programs, disciple, and termination in a nondiscriminatory fashion. EEO
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: Not Available Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available Type of Job: Regular
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