Substance Abuse Counselor - Outpatient

Company: Recovery Centers Of America
Location: Devon
Posted on: May 9, 2025

Job Description:

*Substance Abuse Counselor - Outpatient**RCA's Passion*In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal: Save one million lives from the disease of addiction. We're working fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 11 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.*Position Overview:* The Outpatient Primary Therapist plans, directs and coordinates medically-approved programs for patients in hospitals, substance abuse facilities, or other institution. Inspires and motivates RCA clients and to help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices*Specific Responsibilities:** Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment* Help clients develop treatment goals and plans* Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families* Help clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior* Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery* Teach families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems* Refer clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups* Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior* Direct oversight of census within assigned area, including ensuring adequate leads and/or direction where appropriate.* Ensures site meets census/budgetary requirements.*Education and Experience:** Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required; licensure as a MHC, LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or Ph.D. in Psychology preferred.* One to three years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.* Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.* Proven ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.* Must have strong knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).* Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization.* Understands need for and maintains appropriate confidentiality at all times when interacting with patients, residents, families, visitors, referral sources and all other contacts.* Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.* Knowledge of group, individual and family counselingJob Type: Full-timePay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Addiction Medicine* PsychiatrySchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Evening shift* Monday to FridayApplication Question(s):* What licenses or certifications do you have?Education:* Master's (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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