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Substance Abuse Counselor

Position Description

Company Overview

We’re growing.

H.Y.P.E. Counseling Services has been helping bridge the 360 degree mental health gap within the community of Richmond, Virginia since 2009. By partnering up clients with our specialized counselors, crisis workers, and psychiatric staff, we are able to provide quality programs such as: mental health skill building, crisis stabilization, intensive in-home counseling, addiction and recovery treatment, and advanced behavioral analyzation. Our programs are licensed by the State of Virginia and designed to empower our clients to develop the skills necessary to live independently in their communities.

Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team of: LCSWs, LPCs, QMHPs, IIH, MHSB, Crisis Stabilization Workers, Certified Substance Abuse Counselors, and Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists.

Join the HYPE family. Apply now!

Substance Abuse Counselor Position Overview
Who we’re looking for

HYPE Counseling Services is looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor in our Richmond, VA location! This position will oversee client’s treatment program as well as coordination and continuity of care.

Substance Abuse Counselor Job Description
What you’ll be doing

Including but not limited to:

• Assess the counseling needs of the client.
• Assessing client for substance abuse diagnosis using DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) criteria in determining the appropriate level of care based on ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria.
• Development of client discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate level of care.
• Documenting all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the client’s clinical record.
• Maintain client caseload (including all case management and utilization review updates). Treatment planning duties and clinical charting as required.
• Facilitate needed interventions for crisis-orientated issues utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned clients.
• Ensures all documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Provide patients with orientation to the program regarding objectives, levels of care, expectations and requirements, hours of services, patient rights, and additional information to help patients adjust to the program.
• Ensure each client is assessed and placed at the appropriate level of care in accordance with federal and state standards as well as agency policies.

Substance Abuse Counselor Qualifications

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in required.
• CSAC certified or CSAC supervisee preferred but not required.
• General knowledge and understanding of mental illness, substance use, and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and components of recovery.
• Knowledge of support counseling practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of the local mental health/substance use disorder local systems as well as various. services available in the community including public, private, and volunteer organizations.
• Ability to positively interact with persons with mental illness, substance use disorders and developmental disabilities, their family members, agency staff and community members.
• Ability to provide active listening, education, and assistive supports to consumers and family members.
• Good personal management skills – time management, organization, dependability, and independence.
• Ability to work as a team member with agency staff and others on behalf of recovery initiatives.

Check out our perks + Benefits:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• 401K
• Company observed paid holidays
• Work-life Balance
• Family oriented company culture

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• mental health and substance use: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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