Substance Abuse Counselor - Amistad (Temporary Position)

What You Will Do:

• Leads and participates in group, individual, and therapeutic processes under the supervision of a certified behavioral health professional.
• Serves as a student advocate.
• Participates in faculty staffing.
• Interacts with student's family, attorney, probation/parole officer, and other individuals or agencies of significance to the student.
• Observes, records, evaluates changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of the student.
• Evaluates emergencies and takes appropriate action.
• Complies, evaluates comprehensive social, legal, and personal histories of students.
• Maintains accurate and timely student records of sensitive nature.
• Participates significantly with students in determining short and long-range goals and treatment plans.
• Attends in-service, other training workshops, and conferences.
• Prepares reports as assigned.
• May appear in court.
• Protects student's health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of student records.
• Coordinates student activities within the program through participation and demonstration.
• Provides training and guidance as a role model to students and teach good work habits.
• Assists in the supervision of interns and volunteers.
• Participates in community building activities, as appropriate to position.
• Other duties assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• AOD/SUDT Registered or Certified from state accredited certifying body.
• Bachelors' degree in a behavioral health field and one-year experience in a Substance abuse or behavioral health treatment facility.
OR
• High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D., and a combination of Behavioral health education and work experience totaling a minimum of two years
OR
• Knowledge of therapeutic community processes, methods, and design, including small-group dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to students and supervise faculty.
• Understanding of human emotions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectively under pressure generated by association with substance abuse students.      
• Demonstrates proper attitudes and techniques and techniques to residential students.
• Understand of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs
• Organization committed to community action
• Community oriented workplace