Substance Abuse Counselor (Part Time, evenings) Job at Advanced Recovery Systems

Advanced Recovery Systems Ridgefield, WA 98642

Overview:
Breaking the bonds of addiction is not an easy task, and there’s no reason for you to go it alone. At The Recovery Village Ridgefield, our board-certified doctors are here to guide you toward sobriety. You will have additional support from nurses, therapists, dietitians and other staff. Every element of the continuum of care you’ll receive at The Recovery Village is designed to put you first. Whether you’re practicing mindfulness while hiking through the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge or building trust with your peers in a group therapy session, every moment you spend at our facility is meant to help you get back to building the life you deserve.

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders 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, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

The Recovery Village Ridgefield

What do we offer you?

Healthcare monthly premiums starting at:

Employee

$89.79

Emp + Spouse

$453.30

Emp + Child(ren)

$350.45

Emp + Family

$653.67

  • Matching HSA -up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.
  • Teladoc access and visits at NO cost to the employee.
$25-31/hour depending on experience and certifications.

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Pay range: USD $23.00/Hr. Responsibilities:
The Substance Abuse Counselor (Part-time) is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. Substance Abuse Counselor will be responsible for patient caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy. Position will conduct Adult Psychosocial Assessment, will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan, and assist in coordinating discharge planning. The Substance Abuse Counselor has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the family, referral source and other service providers as needed.

Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

Schedule isFlexible:
Ideally looking for a candidate who can start between 5pm-6pm and work 3 to 5 nights a week. Position offers min 15hrs to max 29hrs/weekly.

CORE JOB DUTIES:
  • Provides excellent individual, family and group therapy to assigned patients following substance abuse and co-occurring program curriculum provided by Clinical Director.
  • Completes all required documentation ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, state regulations, Joint Commission standards and Medical Needs Criteria. This includes the following documents:
    • Biopsychosocial Assessment
    • Integrated Summary
    • Comprehensive Problem List
    • Integrated Master Treatment Plan and Updates
    • Individual, family and group therapy session notes
    • Discharge Summary
  • Effectively uses substance abuse and co-occurring therapeutic interventions to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objectives and successfully complete treatment.
  • Effectively prepares patient for maintaining sobriety post discharge.
  • Maintain referent contact weekly or as required by Clinical Directo.
  • Demonstrates sufficient comprehension of the 12 Steps, SMART Recovery and Substance Use Disorders.
  • Consistently identifies areas for improvement within the department by studying data and developing, implementing, and documenting plans for improvement and outcomes.

OTHER REQUIRED TASKS:
  • Maintains positive relationships with all staff.
  • Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews.
  • Maintains healthy boundaries with patients and staff.
  • Asks for and accepts feedback from supervisors.
  • Provides a safe and therapeutic environment to all staff and patients.
  • Communicates significant patient developments to supervisor.
  • Participates in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the success of the organization.
  • Pursues professional development through participation in education and training programs.
  • Contributes positively to the morale of other staff members.
  • Performs other tasks, as assigned.

Qualifications:

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Advanced Recovery Systems requires all employees who work in any facility or office to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

  • Minimum High-School diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum two (2) years of work experience in mental health field preferred.
  • Certified Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee, SUDPT, or SUDP
  • CPR-AED and First Aid certification required

We offer great benefits including 401(k), generous paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more!
The Recovery Village is part of Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders 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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