Substance Abuse Counselor

Location

United States

Posted

95 days ago

Salary

$60 - $70 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Substance Abuse Counselor

HARBOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER

Responsive recruiter Replies within 24 hours Benefits/Perks - Competitive Compensation - Great Work Environment - Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary We are seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team! As a Substance Abuse Counselor on the team, you will be handling a manageable caseload of patients looking to you for treatment and help to overcome a wide variety of addiction issues. Your role will be to support and uplift your clients, offering resources and support for them, creating and implementing treatment options, and identifying core issues that could be contributing to their abuse. The ideal candidate is compassionate, has excellent communication skills, and has experience working with people struggling with addiction and abuse. *Bilingual Candidates Preferred* Responsibilities - Handle a manageable caseload of patients - Identify core underlying issues that may be contributing to a history of substance abuse - Create and implement treatment plans that fit each patient - Uplift and support patients, working with them and their families to help create realistic, lasting change Qualifications Any of the qualifications below are required - Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) - Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC) - Certified Associate Counselor – Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) - Certified Supervised Counselor – Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD) Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour About Us Phyllis Guthua, Psy.D. As a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Guthua is dedicated to working with children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulties at home, school, or work. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland and received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Widener University, where she gained valuable experience working with children, adolescents and adults in hospitals, schools, and community centers. She completed two part-time predoctoral internships at Main Street Community Mental Health Center in Reisterstown, MD, and at the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Families in New Castle, DE; and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Sheppard Pratt. After completion of her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Guthua has worked as a psychologist at nonpublic schools in Maryland, where she has provided therapy and conducted assessments for children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional and developmental needs. Through her work in hospital and school settings, she has helped children, teens, and adults work through challenges. Dr. Guthua enjoys taking part in individuals’ stories as they have overcome obstacles and become better equipped with tools that could help them better enjoy life. Dr. Guthua has experience working with children who have ADHD, Autism, and various mood disorders (e.g. anxiety, depression, etc.). As a clinician, Dr. Guthua has extensive experience conducting comprehensive (neuro)psychological and psychoeducational assessments on children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulties associated with learning, behavior, emotions, and developmental delays. In therapy, Dr. Guthua uses a variety of approaches based on each individual’s needs, but always functions from a strengths-based perspective. The techniques she uses include Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also offers parent support sessions to families of young children. Dr. Guthua provides a safe, nurturing, and judgment-free environment for all individuals and consistently aims to establish a collaborative, empathic, and compassionate therapeutic relationship with them. She continues to endeavor to enhance her clinical knowledge and skills so that she could provide the best quality service to people seeking help.

Job Requirements

  • Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
  • Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC)
  • Certified Associate Counselor – Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD)
  • Certified Supervised Counselor – Alcohol and Drug (CSC-AD)
  • Flexible work from home options available.
  • Compensation: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Responsive recruiter
  • Replies within 24 hours
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

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