JOB TYPE: Full-Time 

This position provides AODA assessments, recommends treatment options, and provides substance abuse counseling to individuals and families. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interview and evaluate families to complete the intake process.
• Assess the therapeutic needs of clients and complete formal assessments.
• Formulate, implement, evaluate and review client treatment plans.
• Counsel clients in accordance with their treatment plans.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing alcohol/drug issues through individual, family, and group counseling. 
• Conduct home visits as per program standards.
• Attend client court proceedings and provide updates on treatment progress, as required.
• Report client progress to the Department of Human Services and make appropriate recommendations.
• Provide thorough and accurate updates on clients and make appropriate recommendations in regular and special staffings.
• Coordinate services and maintain communication with all service providers involved with the clients.
• Organize and facilitate structured group, individual, and/or family activities.
• Complete proper documentation as per program standards.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and obey all traffic laws.  Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance.
• Safely transport clients as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or another related field.
• Substance Abuse Counselor licensure required.
• Position must keep current on information pertaining to client/family needs through seminars, trainings, media, text and research.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, speak and write clearly in English.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in establishing work schedule.
• Must be able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Department of Human Services.
• Must establish and maintain productive and professional relationships with clients, colleagues, the school district, and other community agencies.
• Must maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide culturally, ethnically and gender sensitive services.
• Ability to follow directions and implement recommendations.
• Possess creativity in identifying problems and solutions.
• Ability to self motivate and remain on task.
• Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures as detailed in the personnel policy and procedure manual.

PSG/CIP IS COMMITTED TO RECRUITING A DIVERSE STAFF AND TO CREATING A CULTURE THAT SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR EMPLOYEES, MANAGEMENT, AND CLIENTS.