About This Career Path
Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.
Human Services
Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders.
Human Services Industry
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
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Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
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Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
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Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
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Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
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Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
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Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
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Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
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Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
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Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
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Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Substance Abuse Counselor (Demonstrator) at our residential project in Tucson. This groundbreaking opportunity not only will be working in our prison programs to help the inmate population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.
About Amity: Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal
About the Position:
Responsible for providing group and individual sessions and related rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse clients in a residential setting.
What You Will Do:
+ Under supervision, participates in the provision of individual or group sessions with residents. Learns to serve as a client advocate.
+ Participates in staffing.
+ Interacts with clients' families and referral agencies.
+ Learns to evaluate emergencies and take appropriate action.
+ Learns to compile and evaluate comprehensive social, legal, and personal histories of clients.
+ Learns to maintain accurate and timely client records of a confidential nature.
+ Participates significantly with clients in the determination of short and long-term client goals and treatment plans.
+ Attends selected in-service workshops and seminars.
+ Prepares reports as assigned.
+ May appear in court with the client.
+ Participates in the maintenance and care of the physical environment along with clients.
+ Participates in community building activities, as appropriate to the position.
+ Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
+ High school diploma or equivalent GED
+ Minimal knowledge of contemporary substance abuse treatment practices in a residential setting.
+ Good understanding of human emotions.
+ Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse and behavioral health problems.
+ Ability to relate to clients effectively.
+ Some knowledge of counseling and therapy practices.
+ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
+ Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectively under pressure generated through association with substance abuse clients.
+ Demonstrates proper attitude and techniques to residential clients.
What We Offer:
+ Medical, Dental, Vision.
+ Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
+ 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
+ An organization committed to social justice & community action.
+ Community-oriented workplace.
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