Substance Abuse Counselor - Adolescents
Company: CADAS
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary: A Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for
counseling clients and/or families with alcohol and drug dependency
Duties and Responsibilities: - Substance Abuse Counselor will
perform client assessments to determine level of addiction -
Develop and implement a plan of treatment and aftercare plans for
the client and/or family - Evaluate client progress and revise
treatment plan, as needed - Substance Abuse Counselor will provide
client and family education about addiction, the recovery phase,
and relapse prevention techniques - Knowledgeable of community
resources available for clients and families - Assume case
management responsibilities for assigned clients - Substance Abuse
Counselor will demonstrate the ability to perform crisis
intervention - Substance Abuse Counselor will present client cases
for discussion with the multidisciplinary team - Develop,
implement, and coordinate educational classes and therapy programs
- Maintain referral source and responds appropriately - Responsible
for client, staff, and self-safety at all times - Substance Abuse
Counselor will maintain client records Regulatory Requirements: -
Master's Degree in a related field and/or an active National
Certification in addiction - Minimum of two years training and/or
clinical experience in substance abuse counseling desired - Within
four years will have obtained licensure as a Licensed Mental Health
Counselor or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor or actively
pursuing higher education degree - Valid Driver's License
required
Keywords: CADAS, Chattanooga , Substance Abuse Counselor - Adolescents, Other , Chattanooga, Tennessee
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