Substance Abuse Counselor - Aberdeen
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ARS Treatment Centers
Aberdeen, MD, US
Summary
The Counselor provides direct counseling and case management services, including individual and group therapy, assessments, and individualized treatment plans. They are responsible for maintaining caseloads according to state regulations and preparing aftercare transition plans for patients.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Aberdeen, MD 21001Salary Range: $27.00 - $28.00 HourlyCAC-AD or CSC-AD certification through MD Board of Counselors required!
Schedule: Monday-Friday 5am-1pm
ARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment for those suffering from opioid use disorder. Our clinic is one of ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region that provides specialized outpatient medication-assisted treatment..
Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism, and Excellence are operationalized at all levels of the organization. We welcome input and ideas from patients and staff at all levels and incorporate them into our daily activities, interactions and strategic plan. We are currently seeking a Counselor to join our team!
ARS rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.
BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:
Benefits
Competitive Wages
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your work/life balance
Opportunities for Career Advancement and Personal Growth
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
401k Retirement With Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
And More!
Employee Perks Program
Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets
Tuition Reimbursement
In Facility Training/In-service Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
Verizon Wireless Discount
Position Description:
The Counselor provides direct counseling and case management services to patients, consisting of individual, and group services, including assessment, individualized treatment plans, counseling and aftercare services. The Counselor will adhere to the vision and mission of the Company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain caseload per State Regulations
Assures incoming patients have psychosocial assessment and a interpretive summary according to the timeline in the ARS Policies and Procedure Manual
Completes, with patient participation, a Preliminary Treatment Plan according to the timeline in the ARS Policies and Procedure Manual.
Completes a Treatment Plan Review and update for each patient after completion of the Comprehensive Treatment Plan according to the timeline in the ARS Policies and Procedure Manual
Prepares an aftercare transition plan for all patients at the earliest possible time and to review prior to discharge
Be proficient with State Licensure Standards, CARF Standards, 42 CFR and HIPAA standards and Company policies
Qualifications
Minimum Associates Degree
MAT / Addictions experience preferred
CAC-AD or CSC-AD certification through MD Board of Counselors required
Addiction Recovery Systems restores lives by providing state of the art treatment to individuals affected by the disease of addiction. We provide an environment of recovery enhancing the lives of individuals, families and community by embracing our core values of Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism and Excellence.
ARS believes in the philosophy of Harm Reduction, which is a public health strategy that was developed for individuals with substance abuse problems for whom abstinence was not feasible. Harm reduction approaches have been effective in reducing morbidity and mortality.
Harm reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the harms associated with certain behaviors. When applied to substance abuse there is a focus on reducing negative consequences, and aims to increase health, social and economic outcomes. (NIH, 2008)
Founded
2004
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Addiction Recovery Systems restores lives by providing state of the art treatment to individuals affected by the disease of addiction. We provide an environment of recovery enhancing the lives of individuals, families and community by embracing our core values of Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism and Excellence.
ARS believes in the philosophy of Harm Reduction, which is a public health strategy that was developed for individuals with substance abuse problems for whom abstinence was not feasible. Harm reduction approaches have been effective in reducing morbidity and mortality.
Harm reduction is a strategy that aims to reduce the harms associated with certain behaviors. When applied to substance abuse there is a focus on reducing negative consequences, and aims to increase health, social and economic outcomes. (NIH, 2008)
Founded
2004
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
