Addiction Counselor

Summary/Objective

The Addiction Counselor will be responsible for providing counseling and support to individuals struggling with addiction. The counselor will work with clients to develop treatment plans, provide individual and group therapy, and monitor progress towards recovery goals. The counselor will also work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure that clients receive comprehensive care.

Essential Functions

• Conduct assessments to determine the nature and extent of addiction
• Develop individualized treatment plans for clientsProvide individual and group therapy sessions
• Monitor progress towards recovery goals
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records
• Stay current with developments in addiction treatment and counseling
• Maintain patient records and produce timely documentation of services rendered.
• Maintain contacts and/or referrals with clinicians in the community and inform them of the patient’s progress. Make referrals to other community agencies and resources, as indicated in the treatment plan.
• Process toxicology screenings.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient accounts.
• Remain current with changes in policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in relevant continuing education and in-service training to improve professional competency.
• Maintain professional work conduct and ethical confidentiality.
• Perform other related work as required or assigned.
  
  
  

Competencies

Communication

Team Building

Technology

Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Time Management

Accountability

Who is Sunrise?

We are a substance use treatment center, focused on the respect and dignity of our patients and our employees. We believe in exceptional service to our patients and the communities we serve. If you share in this belief, then Sunrise Treatment Center could be the place for you! Come and join our team.

Employees of Sunrise enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life insurance, Short term and Long term disability are company paid
• Voluntary life insurance
• 4 weeks of PTO in your 1st year
• 8 - paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Company EAP
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% Match
  
  
  

Supervision

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, scanners and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Work hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Travel

No travel required for this position.

Required Education And Experience

• Certification as a CDCA Addiction Counselor, LSW, LPC or higher.
• At least six months addictions counseling experience.
• Experience working with individuals struggling with addiction
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

At least one year of Addictions Counseling experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement

Sunrise Treatment Center. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.