Substance Abuse Counselor II - Psychiatry

Position Description

Work schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Work location:

Substance Abuse Center, Homewood, AL

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more.

Under general supervision, provides clinical assessment, counseling, drug education and case management for substance abuse clients in accordance with government and department standards. Provides general orientation and supervision for Substance Abuse Counselor I’s as needed.

Master's degree in Counseling, Mental Health, Social Work or related Human Services field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Must obtain one of the following within thirty (30) months of employment:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC)
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
• Addiction Counselor Certification

• Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Perform duties that shift frequently without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Accept responsibility for direction, control and planning of one’s own work.
• Work independently.
• Recognize rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
• Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief.
• Relate to others in a manner that creates teamwork and cooperation.
• Communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background.
• Exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations.
• Demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way.
• Maintain customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.