First Stop DUI Counselor

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services Inc

Wilmington, DE

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Wilmington, DE
POSTED
30+ days ago

BCCS is Seeking a Full-time Counselor for our First Stop DUI Program!

Are you eager to assist a client through their Mental Health and Substance Use recovery process in an outpatient therapeutic setting? We are seeking Counselor to provide a supportive, person-centered counseling services to individuals in a compassionate way. Please look at the highlights below

What You'll Do At BCCS:

  • Is to deliver quality and competent care to all BCCS clients, to include but not limited to individual, family and group counseling.
  • Is responsible for completing all scheduled intakes & assessments and making appropriate recommendation for either education or outpatient treatment.
  • Is responsible for creating a treatment plan based on client’s assessment.
  • Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the clients ‘electronic record.
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Is responsible for facilitating groups using identified curriculum.
  • Confer with the Clinical Supervisor on a daily basis for casing.
  • Ensures that the DUI tracking system is updated within identified timeline with client status.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of Drug and alcohol treatment clinical practices.
  • Knowledge of population being served and available resources.
  • Ability to evaluate and screen clients for appropriate treatment and document progress of clients.
  • May require crisis intervention to emergency situations.
  • Skill in establishing rapport with clients.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Qualifications for the position are:

  • Minimum of an associate degree with CADC, or bachelor's degree
  • REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field
  • REQUIRED: 1 year experience in the Substance Abuse Fieldand/or Mental Health
  • Within 2 years, must have obtained certification as CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor).

Schedule:

  • Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • One late shift during the week of 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Salary:

  • Starting at $21/hour
  • Commensurate with experience, education, and certification!

The compensation package for this position includes:

  • Group medical, dental, and vision coverage with low employee costs!
  • 34 paid days off annually
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A retirement plan with a company match and much more!
  • No weekends!
  • Brandywine Counseling is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Opportunity for advancement

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Brandywine Counseling & Community Services Inc