Substance Use Counselor

Overview

Job Description Summary The Substance Use Counselor is a member of New Directions professional staff and is responsible for providing substance use services for individuals and families impacted by behavioral health issues (addiction/substance use and mental health). They work with individuals who have experienced trauma, in a trauma‑informed care environment that is sensitive and responsive. The counselor supports dual recovery philosophy and is trained and/or experienced in working with individuals with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide substance use support services.

The Substance Use Counselor reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor.

Note:

The description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

• Provide group counseling services to assigned clients.
• Provide individual counseling services to assigned clients.
• Assist in the review and evaluations of intakes and assessments as assigned.
• Assist in the formulation of individualized rehabilitation plans for clients as assigned.
• Serve as a member of the client’s interdisciplinary team as assigned.
• Provide group education services to clients as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Provide information and education services to individuals, civic and professional groups as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
• Complete written reports to referral sources as needed and in a timely manner.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Maintain and improve professional competencies through in-services training and other educational activities.
• Follow agency policies and procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedures Manual.

• Normal office environment, either on site or from home setting by provided telehealth equipment.
• Typical physical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, and stooping.
• Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed.
• Requires ability to work under stressful conditions, irregular hours, and to deal with challenging individuals.
• TB test upon hire.