Location: Brewton, Alabama

Description: Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Salary: $41,900+ depending on experience and licensure

Qualifications: Master or bachelor degree in counseling, psychology, social work, criminal justice, or other mental health related field. Ability to become a licensed counselor or secure ADC certification within 30 months of hire.

Preferred Experience: Knowledge of community mental health and crisis services for Alabama. Knowledge of drug court and community resources within the catchment area and Alabama. 

Duties and Responsibilites: Provide group and individual counseling services to individuals with substance use disorders. Assist with securing inpatient or detox placement for individuals as needed. Participate in local drug court weekly. Maintain licensure or ADC certification as required by the Alabama Department of Mental Health Standards. Work closely with local hospitals, law enforcement and other community agencies to provide care and de-escalation assistance for individuals with SA and mental health issuses in a crisis situation. Provide after hour crisis on-call services on an agency rotation schedule.