Chemical Dependency Counselor

Chemical Dependency Counselor

Educates, supports and provides chemical dependency services from assessment through continuing care, applying clinical and management skills to achieve optimal clinical outcomes in individual, group, and family modalities.

Education:

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma
• Bachelor's: psychology, counseling, or related field

Certification & Licensure:

• CCBCDC-Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• OR CADC-Certified Alcohol Dependency Counselor
• OR SUDCC-Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor
• OR CATC-Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor

Skills and Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness training, and a capacity to work with patients attending other Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs.
• Knowledge of traditional psychotherapy, incorporating both behavioral/cognitive behavioral strategies and traditional psychodynamic therapy, and Family Therapy.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the areas of child and adult development and pathology, abuse, drug/alcohol abuse and parenting.
• Have a working knowledge of principles in changing behavior.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in applying an integrated approach to treatment in individual, group and family therapy.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and possess an interdependent style in working with others.
• Promote effective communication with all sources of contact within the organization (administration, staff, and clients) and at various agency and community levels.
• Possess good organizational skills.

Job Shift: Day/Evening

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

Benefits: No

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Temporary Employee (Fixed Term)

Pay Range is $39.13 to $52.82 / hour