Substance Use Disorder Counselor for our Act Team Post Rd

Thrive Behavioral Health
US - Rhode Island - Warwick
November 1, 2024

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of people that are challenged with mental illness and substance use disorders? Do you want to join a high-performing team of dedicated professionals who work effectively together, have fun, and share the joy of truly making the word a better place?

Through the dedication and commitment of our staff, Thrive's clients receive the highest quality of care available, incorporating proven, effective treatment for substance use and mental health disorders.

The ideal candidate will be results-driven, team-and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working on multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.

Responsibilities: To provide specialized services to clients who are chemically dependent and/or their significant others. Provide and coordinate substance abuse assessment, education, training, and placement services for clients of Community Support Services programs

Conduct initial substance abuse assessment services to all clients on team.
Provide individual, group, and family substance abuse treatment and counseling.
Coordinates referrals to other substance abuse treatment programs or facilities in the community/state, i.e. medically assisted treatment or inpatient.
Provide chemical dependency consultation, education and training to team personnel.
Develop and implement treatment plans and document services consistent with Center standards.
Coordinate discharge planning, follow up and aftercare.
Monitor signs and symptoms of psychiatric functioning; medication regimen, and substance use.
Assist in community networking and education.
Provide assistance with income maintenance, living arrangements.

Provide education, training and modeling in basic daily living skills, social or parenting skills.
Teach clients effective techniques for managing their medication as prescribed.
Coordinate services within the Center as needed.
Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives.
Complete billing forms, logs, data collection forms and clinical documentation in accordance with Center standards.

Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in behavioral health field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Two (2) years of relevant substance abuse experience.
CDP or working toward credentialing. LCDP preferred. Valid driver's license required.

Benefits:

Thrive Behavioral Health provides a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development. Thrive offers generous benefits after 30 days, PTO, paid holidays, your birthday off, and a 401k plan.

If you are excited to join Thrive Behavioral Health, go to /thrivebhri.org/job-opportunities to learn more about our career opportunities.

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