Professional Counselor 2-4 (Therapist)

EMBRACING OUR DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER

We believe that our individual differences are our strength and they form the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.

Our agencys vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends relatives and neighbors regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders developmental disabilities and/or mental health.

To learn more about our agency pleasevisit our website

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides clinical assessment and treatment of clients with various mental health diagnoses substance use disorders medication-assisted treatment and high-risk patients in crisis.
• Completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments treatment plans screenings treatment via individual/family/group therapy as well as discharge plans for patients and families as needed.
• Works on an interdisciplinary treatment team in order to provide thorough and comprehensive care as well as continuity of care and will prepare and send progress reports to the appropriate social service agencies and referral sources as required.
• May assist in the acquisition of appropriate resources as needed.
• May collect routine urine drug samples for labs and rapid assessment if required.
• Works collaboratively with Peer Support Specialists Case Management and Care Coordination for patients with mental health and substance use disorders that may require additional support and coordination of services.

• Professional Counselor 2: $21.27/hour minimum - $35.40/hour maximum
• Professional Counselor 3: $22.76/hour minimum - $37.88/hour maximum
• Professional Counselor 4: $24.35/hour minimum - $40.53/hour maximum

We strongly recommend that individuals who have substance abuse treatment experience or have passed the ADC AADC or EMAC exam at the time of appointment apply to this posting.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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