- Utilizes counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate and treat emotional and mental problems and conditions, whether cognitive, behavioral, or affective;
- Conducts interviews and makes assessments of potential clients, in order to determine need and appropriateness for program participation and referrals;
- Conducts individual counseling sessions with assigned program participants;
- Schedules and facilitates group counseling sessions, ensuring that each program participant assigned to his/her caseload participates in scheduled activities;
- Keeps a working knowledge of the treatment progress and behavior(s) of assigned program participant(s) and those of other staff as needed;
- Analyzes situations and takes necessary actions to provide crisis intervention in a manner that is consistent with WestCares Code of Ethics;
- Participates in the decision to refer program participants for ancillary services, (i.e., family support groups, continuing care groups, etc.);
- Completes documentation required for clinical records and other reports as assigned;
- Refers assigned program participants to other staff members, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist as required;
- Assists other WestCare staff as needed to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community;
- Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation;
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
- CADC or similar certification required; Preference will be given certified candidates;
- Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain WestCares vehicle insurance is required.
- Graduation from an accredited two-year or four-year college with a degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or other field related to the position is required;
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required;
- Graduation from a Doctoral or Masters level program is preferred.
- Experience working with individuals suffering from mental health and substance abuse disorders required;
- Two (2) years of experience in providing direct counseling services to persons with alcohol and/or drug problems is highly preferred;
- Excellent communication skills are required;
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion required;
- Ability to work well in a team environment required ;
- Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality required;
- Professional appearance and demeanor required;
- Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served;
- Intake and assessment experience is highly preferred;
- Bilingual ability is preferred;
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system is preferred;
- Prior experience using office equipment, including phones, scanners, printers, and fax machines, and web cameras is highly desired;
- Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting;
- Some outdoor activities and travel between multiple locations may be required;
- Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.
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Substance Abuse Counselor - Carrollton, United States - WestCare
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The Substance Abuse Counselor schedules and facilitates individual and group counseling activities, completes clinical documentation, develops individual treatment plans, and assesses program participants. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.
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