Substance Abuse Counselor; Master's Level OR Bachelor's Level

Substance Abuse Counselor (Master's Level)

New Season
, a leading national health‑care service provider of outpatient treatment centers, offers this position. Over 70 treatment centers serve individuals with Opioid Use Disorder.

Job Summary

• New Season operates nationally recognized methadone treatment centers dedicated to helping individuals with prescription drug abuse and/or opiate addiction regain control of their lives.
• We treat patients with dignity and respect in each phase of their treatment experience.

Essential Functions

• Work with patients to complete all intakes, admissions, discharges, and transfer paperwork.
• Document patient progress through counseling and interactions with groups.
• Complete patient psychosocial assessment and individualized treatment plan within the required time frame.
• Identify clinical/case management needs and work to address them.
• Perform individual, group, and family counseling as required.
• Conduct direct one‑on‑one patient contact through individual or group counseling.
• Report patient abuse, neglect, and exploitation as required.
• Report patient grievances as required.
• Educate patients in all aspects of treatment, corresponding health issues and steps to recovery.
• Obtain urine drug screens and initial patient photo identification.
• Assist in monitoring all patient activities on center premises.
• Actively participate in community relations activities as directed and authorized.
• Ensure reading and understanding of the Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Ensure compliance with 42 CFR Part 2 and 45 CFR Parts 160 & 164 (HIPAA).
• Obtain or maintain proper licensure/certification according to specific state requirements.
• Participate in preparation for surveys and inspections by CARF, the State, DEA, Board of Pharmacy and other agencies.
• Participate in all staff meetings.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and Colonial Management Group, LP rules, regulations and policies.
• Act in the best interests of the program and company; honor, support, and protect proprietary data and rights.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by clinic, region or corporate leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Licensure/Certification
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  • Experience in substance‑abuse field is not required, but preferred.
  • Qualified candidates will have a Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience Required
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  • Minimum of 500 hours of experience in substance abuse.
• Skill and Ability
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  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and be dependable and reliable.
  • Basic mathematics skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 3 weeks PTO
• Excellent Medical (EPO & PPO plans), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA’s and Teladoc services
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401k with up to 3% matching
• Leadership Development Academy

EEO Statement

Colonial Management Group, LP/New Season is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to comply with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability, veteran's status, or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.

Job or State Requirements

Master’s Degree OR Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, or related/state‑approved field.