Job Description

Are you a passionate Substance Abuse Counselor looking to utilize your skillset by making an impact in the lives of others? We've got an opportunity for you at our Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper!

Substance Abuse Counselor

Schedule: 830am - 5pm, Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday

Supervision provided if needed

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.

With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

Perks of working with our clinical team:

• Competitive compensation 
• Great leadership
• Great clinical team culture with strong collaboration cross-functionally to ensure the best quality of care
• Ability to be creative in curriculum
• Saving lives!
• The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper is a STAR LRP-approved site!

Other Benefits include:

• Health, Vision, Dental, Employer Matched 401(k)
• STD, LTD, and Employer Paid $50k Term Life Policy
• Employer Matched HSA – up to $1500 a year company contribution
• Employee Wellness Program – reduce employee premiums $40/mo
• Free Teladoc services
• Paid Time Off - Vacation /Personal /Holiday/Sick
• Employee Referral Bonus 
• **Supervision toward licensure if needed**
  
   

The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. The primary duties include group therapy by providing comprehensives group therapy, creating evidence based group curriculum, developing group curriculum, participating in treatment plans to ensure service delivery. Position will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan and assist in coordinating discharge planning.

Levels of care at this facility include: Medical Detox, Inpatient/Residential Rehab, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Program, Outpatient Rehab, Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

Here is what you'll do as a Substance Abuse Counselor at RVCH:

• Individual, family, group therapy
• Biopsychosocial assessments
• Discharge summary
• Treatment planning
• Documentation
• Therapeutic intervention practices

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Behavioral Health Field preferred.
• High School Diploma required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one (1) year of work experience in behavioral health field preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION DESIRED:

State Substance Use Disorder Professional certification preferred, but not required. 

• CADC or CADC Intern (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor) required if education is equivalent to High School or Bachelor's level.
• CPR and BFA Certification required

KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of licensing and accreditation standards.
• Understanding addiction placement, continuing care, and discharge criteria, including American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

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