Substance Use Counselor

SUMMARY:

To provide ongoing intensive case management to clients as defined by MHRH IHH Program Standards; outreach and crisis intervention to dually diagnosed (psychiatrically disabled/chemically dependent) clients, according to their level of care.

This shall include general medication maintenance, substance abuse counseling, individual, family and group psychotherapy, independent living and vocational rehabilitation. Conduct substance abuse treatment with clients in need according to the 12 core functions of substance abuse counseling as defined by the ICRC.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

• Develop treatment plans in accordance with Gateway policies/procedures and Medicaid guidelines.
• Develop treatment plans to focus on promoting optimal functioning and health of client.
• Perform intakes within 30 days, ensure completion.
• Medical record documentation must be in adherence to Gateway policies and procedures and IHH Medicaid guidelines.
• Educates staff regarding clinical intervention strategies related to symptomatology, substance abuse, sexual abuse, and family and relationship issues.
• Monitor Medication to ensure client understands prescribed dosage, monitor side effects, and is taken accordingly.
• Maintain caseload of clients assigned by Program Director/Supervisor.
• Coordinate activities make appointments and may include accompanying client(s), as noted on Treatment Plan.

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health related field.
• CADC or LCDP, required by 9/30/2025. In lieu of CADC or LCDP, a masters-level behavioral health license (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC-A, LMHC, LMFT-A or LMFT), required.

• CPR training within 90 days of employment and maintain annually.
• Maintain a valid RI license at all times and use of car during normal working hours, or other means of transportation to complete major functions of job.

• Must be able to appreciate the sensitive/private nature and legal status of information about individual clients obtained, maintained, or used by Gateway Healthcare Inc.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status.

Pay Range: $47,143.10-$77,818.83.