AOD Counselor - FOTEP

Job Overview

You will be working in an environment that is fast paced, cutting edge and friendly towards its employees. Your input is valuable and your creativity is welcomed. You will learn up to date relevant information that will enhance your career and foster your professional growth. All team members work together to accomplish a goal of reuniting mothers with their children while providing a safe environment for clients to grow and thrive.  If this sounds like something that you are interested in doing, please apply. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Client record keeping
  • Treatment planning
  • Conduct assessments with accuracy
  • Discharge planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Health and Safety trainings
  • Agency Trainings
  • Facility safety
  • Follow all Agency PnP related to COVID-19 response 
  • Maintain AOD certification
  • Maintain CPR/First Aide Certification
  • Participate in team meetings
  • Effectively coach clients
  • Group Facilitation (includes teaching evidenced based curriculum)
  • Individual Counseling

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • At least 2 years of experience working in a residential program
  • Certified or in the process of becoming certified
  • Able to learn new and up to date documentation practices
  • Flexible with shifts
  • Knowledgeable with computer systems
  • Some college experience
  • Can not be on parole or probation
  • Must be able to pass a background clearance
  • Must have insight into the struggle of clients suffering from mental health and SUD issues
  • Must be able to utilize MI techniques to deescalate client behavior

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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