Substance Abuse Counselor

Trinity Health • Atlanta, GA

23h

About The Position

Position Purpose Mercy Care is seeking a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor to provide expert clinical support and guidance for individuals recovering from substance abuse or dependence. As a critical member of our behavioral health team, you will deliver essential services that support our clients' well-being and recovery, acting as a leader and consultant for addiction counseling across our clinic sites. What You Will Do Conduct screening, intake, orientation, assessment, and recovery planning for patients. Provide direct counseling, case management, and crisis intervention to clients. Offer client education, referrals, reporting, and record-keeping in compliance with state standards. Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Manager to ensure comprehensive clinic coverage. Provide clinical supervision and oversight for site Addiction Counselors, including case presentations and consultations. Participate in community outreach events 3-4 times annually to promote health and wellness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Current certification as an Addiction Counselor by the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia, or National Addiction Counselors Association.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with the target population, including three years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screening, intake, orientation, assessment, and recovery planning for patients.
• Provide direct counseling, case management, and crisis intervention to clients.
• Offer client education, referrals, reporting, and record-keeping in compliance with state standards.
• Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Manager to ensure comprehensive clinic coverage.
• Provide clinical supervision and oversight for site Addiction Counselors, including case presentations and consultations.
• Participate in community outreach events 3-4 times annually to promote health and wellness.

Benefits

• Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)
• Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.
• Fast response interview times and job offers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees