SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

Full Time
Morganfield, KY 42437
Posted
Job description

$25-$30 per hour and Up to $5000 Sign-on Bonus!!
Holidays and weekends off!

Earle C Clements Job Corps is now hiring a Substance Abuse Counselor. Our counselors provide students with assistance and intervention plans, developing procedures for integrating TEAP components along with providing instruction on safe and healthy lifestyles.

Brief Job Description:

  • Work with students for testing, assessment and development of assistance and retention plans; provide an assessment and assistance/intervention plan for any student who tests positive for drugs or receives an alcohol incident.
  • Conduct TEAP classes, group education, peer support and other prevention sessions for students.
  • Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to student. Prepare related reports.
  • Assess students with identified substance use problems; develop and implement a plan to modify or control the problems by working with students, counselors, instructors and the mental health consultant.
  • Provide input to the counseling, health and wellness and human resources departments for necessary referral of students with TEAP problems; utilize community resources as available.
  • Work with mental health consultants, health and wellness staff and counselors to intervene with substance users.
  • Ensure the documentation of all student assessments and that plans are in student’s medical records regarding TEAP problems.
  • Provide ongoing comprehensive training for all staff members with specific goals toward staff education and awareness, staff skills in identification and reporting substance use problems, individual staff member counseling skills and general team building throughout the center.
  • Develop linkages with community resources for TEAP services.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in education, behavioral science or related field required. Unrestricted license/certification as an independent drug and alcohol counselor in the state of the position. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Morganfield, KY 42437: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Drug and Alcohol Certification (Required)
  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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