Substance Abuse Counselor ACT
Description
About this role
As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will work with a team of counselors, nurses, therapists, and case managers, providing services to adult clients in the community focusing on aspects of substance abuse and other mental health issues. You will conduct initial and ongoing assessments of client strengths, substance abuse, mental health treatment needs, and biopsychosocial histories. You will meet with clients regularly to provide individual and group SA counseling, intervention techniques, and crisis assessments, and link clients to community resources such as AA as needed.
Perks of this role:
- $45,000-$55,000 salary (dependent on certification)
- $1,000 hiring bonus
- Competitive pay
- Opportunity for additional earning for additional billable services
What we are looking for:
- Required certification as CAC-I, CAC-II, GCADC-I, CADC, CADC-T or CCIT
- Valid GA driver’s license with clean driving record
- Satisfactory results of Criminal background check
What we offer:
Full Time Employees:
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
- Separate sick leave that rolls over each year*
- up to 10 Paid holidays*
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
- DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
- Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
All Employees:
- 401K
- Free licensure supervision
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance program
- Perks @Pathways - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement*
- Cellphone stipend*
*benefit option varies by State/County
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Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.