Substance Abuse Counselor

Make a Meaningful Impact

Are you passionate about helping individuals reclaim their lives from substance use challenges? Join our team as a Substance Abuse Counselor, where you’ll play a vital role in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families on their recovery journey.

This is a great opportunity to grow your clinical skills while working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our clinical team, you will:

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling (as clinically appropriate)
• Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments and develop personalized treatment plans
• Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization services when needed
• Facilitate structured group sessions and educational programming
• Manage caseloads with a focus on quality care and positive outcomes
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and community partners
• Coordinate care and provide ongoing case management support
• Monitor client progress and adapt treatment plans accordingly
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and program improvement initiatives

What You Bring

We’re looking for a dedicated professional who is:

• Knowledgeable in substance use treatment principles, assessments, and best practices
• Skilled in building therapeutic relationships with diverse populations
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational skills
• A strong communicator and collaborative team player

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field OR
  • High school diploma/equivalent with relevant experience and/or certifications
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of clinical experience in substance abuse treatment
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Full certification by a nationally recognized addiction counseling body
• Clearances Required:
  • Child Abuse, Criminal, FBI background checks
  • Must not be listed on Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion lists

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Why Join Us?

Even in a part-time role, you’ll be part of a supportive organization that values your growth and contributions.

For Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week):

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development support
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life & disability insurance
• Employee recognition & referral bonuses
• Exclusive discounts through Tickets at Work