Job Summary
Company Overview
Shelby County Community Services, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization committed to serving the community with dedicated social and support services. As an equal employment opportunity employer, we strive to foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment that promotes growth and development.
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of the disease process of addiction and various therapeutic approaches. This role supports clients in developing recovery skills, increasing motivation for change, and improving overall functioning through evidence-based and person-centered approaches.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct substance use assessments, provide accurate diagnoses, develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, and monitor client progress
- Facilitate group counseling sessions/individual counseling sessions
- Provide education on substance use, relapse prevention, coping skills, and recovery supports
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate client care with referral sources as appropriate
- Participate in supervision, case staffings, and team meetings with community organizations
- Support clients in identifying recovery supports and community resources
- Collect urine screens for drug testing and follow appropriate chain of custody protocol for lab confirmation
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical and professional standards
- Qualifications
- Minimum of associate's degree in social/behavioral sciences required, bachelor's preferred
- CADC preferred or eligibility to obtain certification within 2 years of hire.
- Experience in the substance use or social services field preferred
- strong verbal, non-verbal and written skills
- Ability to build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Solid time management and organizational skills .
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to pass criminal background check is required
- Valid Driver's license is required
- Ability to maintain required continuing education for certification
- Flexible work schedule.
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Pay: $20.76 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
