Substance Abuse Counselor- Men's RRS

Are you motivated by knowing youve made a difference in someones life and in our community Do you have a passion for helping those in substance abuse recovery If you answered yes then you may have what it takes to be part of the Veterans Inc. team!

We provide client-centered care and recovery-oriented treatment within a therapeutic environment. We are looking for innovative staff for our licensed Mens Residential Rehabilitation Services (RRS) Program which is open to both veterans and the community.

We are looking for a goal oriented skilled and hardworking professional to fill the role of Substance Abuse Counselor. The primary goal of this position is to provide support and substance abuse counseling services to substance abuse treatment program patients to help ensure that the major objectives of their treatment are attained. This position works as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide clients with necessary program information and is responsible for providing clients with direct individual and group counseling education clinical or case management services to assist clients with treatment plans and goals.

We are looking for a full-time Sunday - Thursday 9am-5pm employee.

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY TO DAY :

• Performs intake evaluation orientation admissions treatment planning counseling documentation discharge planning and referral of substance abusing clients. Assesses all new intakes to determine presence and extent of substance abuse issues and mental health illness; completes evaluation report.
• Assists client through individual group substance use or mental health use disorder counseling.
• Develops and documents individualized treatment plans that address the needs of substance abuse client population. Collects statistics as required for reports; prepares required reports and paperwork and maintains audit ready client files.
• Refers clients to appropriate treatment modality based on assessment. Recommends treatment plans for clients to program manager and criminal justice officials.
• Develops and facilitates process groups and educational programs.
• Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to client confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with federal state and local regulations.
• Attends and participates in all meetings as required.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE :

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU :

Comprehensive Benefits Package for FT employees includes :

For more information or to apply now; visit our website. Please do not mail email or fax your cover letter / resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page. Mailed emailed or faxed cover letter resume and applications will not be reviewed.

Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital status disability gender identity or protected Veteran status. If you need assistance completing an application please contact .

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1