Substance Abuse Counselor / Master Addiction Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Family Restoration Services is seeking a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor to apply and interpret therapeutic standards to a variety of clients with substance abuse and / or emotional impairments. Counselor will use cognitive-behavioral skill building techniques and administer Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) evaluations. Counselor will employ evidence-based practice (EBP) in conjunction with a therapeutic community approach to provide an immediate effect on the progress of treatment and improve the quality of life. This role is an independent contractor role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist client with identifying rehabilitation goals and develop treatment plans
• Interview client on medical history or to obtain other pertinent information and evaluate the condition of the client
• Work with family members to provide both drug education and counseling intervention
• Prepare clinical documentation and reports
• Provide a monthly assessment identifying progress and continuous improvement needs to reach optimal results
• Obtain urine specimens from client when required
• Formulates and conducts programs to promote prevention
• Prepare clinical documentation and maintains reports and case histories
• Provide direct supervision, monitoring and behavior intervention
• Provide supportive counseling, motivational training and encouragement
• Provide feedback, as needed, to parents, referral sources, and related providers,

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum education / experience :

Understanding the dynamics of human behavior

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

COMPETENCIES

BENEFITS / WHAT WE OFFER

Company Description

Family Restoration Services (FRS) provides an array of services to emotionally disabled youth requiring supportive services to stabilize in their own homes. Family Restoration seeks to restore optimal health to the body, mind, and spirit. In this respect, our mission is to offer youth and families restorative counsel to repair dysfunctional homes, build healthy familial relationships, and to curb negative behaviors and attitudes through fitness and nutritional activities, therapeutic interventions and community partnering.

FRS believes each child deserves an opportunity to be involved in something he / she enjoys, explore talents and dreams and to gain passion for life and living through achieving excellence. FRS sets a standard for participation in various activities that allows youth access to social and recreational opportunities, with same age, non- disabled peers. Youth are escorted into natural settings with a therapeutic agent who experientially teaches discipline, self-control, respect for authority, positive peer relations, and lifesaving lessons only gained through these types of real life experiences. FRS employs highly competent and skilled individuals that believe in success and motivational concepts that encourage achievement in every relevant environment of a child's life.

Company Description

Family Restoration Services (FRS) provides an array of services to emotionally disabled youth requiring supportive services to stabilize in their own homes. Family Restoration seeks to restore optimal health to the body, mind, and spirit. In this respect, our mission is to offer youth and families restorative counsel to repair dysfunctional homes, build healthy familial relationships, and to curb negative behaviors and attitudes through fitness and nutritional activities, therapeutic interventions and community partnering.\r\n\r\nFRS believes each child deserves an opportunity to be involved in something he / she enjoys, explore talents and dreams and to gain passion for life and living through achieving excellence. FRS sets a standard for participation in various activities that allows youth access to social and recreational opportunities, with same age, non- disabled peers. Youth are escorted into natural settings with a therapeutic agent who experientially teaches discipline, self-control, respect for authority, positive peer relations, and lifesaving lessons only gained through these types of real life experiences. FRS employs highly competent and skilled individuals that believe in success and motivational concepts that encourage achievement in every relevant environment of a child's life.