Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Southern Indiana Comprehensive Treatment Center - Charlestown, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Charlestown, IN

About the position

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Southern Indiana Comprehensive Treatment Center plays a crucial role in the treatment and recovery of patients suffering from opioid use disorder. This full-time position involves providing compassionate care through individual and group counseling sessions, ensuring that patients receive the support they need to achieve recovery. The counselor will be responsible for planning, overseeing, and documenting patient recovery, as well as conducting assessments and crisis interventions as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
• Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
• Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
• Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.
• Prepare individual treatment plans for each assigned patient.
• Conduct initial assessments as well as follow up assessments.
• Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
• Plan for aftercare for assigned patients.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients, as needed.
• Provide case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care as needed.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources and patients, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social or health services field required; Degree must be from an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience and knowledge in an addiction recovery, OTP, and/or MAT (medication assisted treatment) environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Licenses/Certifications: LPC, LSW, LMFT, LAC, LCAC, CADAC II MATS & ACIT II - can be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-paid clinical supervision (free to employees)
• STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness
• Free and unlimited access to 500+ accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering continued support to employee lifestyle and well-being
• Early morning hours offering a great work/life balance
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry