About this opportunity
Acadia Health Center/Gifford Street CTC lists this Substance Use Counselor opportunity in new bedford, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job 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. Initial assessments as well as follow up assessments. Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed. May 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. Required Education: Master?s Degree in a relevant field is required, or one of the following credentials: CAC, CAS, CADC, CRC, LADC I, LADC II, LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT. Bachelor?s Degree holders without credentials are encouraged to apply if they are committed to obtaining required credentials within 30-60 days of employment. For Bachelor?s-level candidates, we provide reimbursement for licensing or certification exam fees to support credential attainment. Degree obtained must be in psychology, social work, or related health services field from an accredited college or university.
Worksite address
new bedford, MA, 02746, US
Who can apply
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