Qualified Professional Substance Abuse Worker

Spring Life Behavioral Care, LLC. is an agency that specializes in providing mental health/substance abuse and rehabilitative services utilizing individual, family and group treatment modalities.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

Any job description distributed by Spring Life Behavioral Care, LLC, and (SLBC) is not inclusive of all duties that the employee will be required to perform. The employer expressly reserves the right to change the responsibilities and duties as so desired. The job description may be changed verbally or written. SAC will possess the following qualifications and carry out the subsequent duties as follows:

Minimum Qualifications/Competencies:

Paraprofessional (PP) or Associate Professional (AP) or higher degree level provider who meet at least the requirements for Paraprofessional status according to 10 NCAC 14V may deliver SAIOP or SACOT, under the supervision of a CCS or LCAS.Minimum Qualifications Required:

Graduate from high school or possess GED certificate (associate degree or higher preferred)

At least 2 years of experience in providing Substance Abuse services to Adolescents and Adults

Competency with individual, group, and family therapy

Valid NC Driver’s License

DUTIES/REPONSIBILITIES:

Provide psycho-educational, relapse prevention, behavioral intervention, skills training and emotional support to consumers with substance abuse disorders.

• Meeting with clients to evaluate their health and substance problem
• Teaching clients coping mechanisms
• Helping clients find jobs or reestablish their career
• Facilitating group therapy sessions
• Providing updates and progress reports to clinicians, group leader and other treatment team member
• Referring clients to support groups
• Contributes in the development of treatment plans/PCP
• Teaches independent living skills and provides encouragement and advice on methods for maintaining sobriety and recovery.
• Develops community support; manages at-risk behavior and performs crisis intervention.
• Ensure quality service and documentation.
• Ensure that services provided are clinically sound and documented appropriately and in a timely manner
• Documentation includes but not limited to PCP, service notes, NC-TOPPS, Crises’ Incidents, and Discharges etc. Ensure that these documents are updated routinely.

Other Requirements:

· At least 2 years of experience, High School Diploma or Associates Degree

· Experienced in providing Substance Abuse services to Adolescents and Adults

· Competency with individual, group, and family therapy

· Valid NC Driver’s License

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $35.00 per hour