Provide substance abuse counseling to clients of The Salvation Army Harbor Light System in accordance with Harbor Light policies and procedures.

• Conduct individual, group, and educational counseling sessions
• Maintain case records in accordance with Harbor Light standards
• Distribute/collect treatment satisfaction surveys at beginning of treatment, mid treatment and at discharge
• Follows up to determine reliability and validity of individual client treatment plan established; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery
• Maintain contact with referral sources, (i.e., gatekeeper, parole/probation agents) submitting requests for authorization for treatment as well as required reports
• Complete discharge documentation on each client to include aftercare plan, referral and letters to referring agencies
• Participates in the review of all clinical issues, activities and program policies and procedures
• Attends all clinical staff meetings, and team conferences
• Participates in educational courses, seminars, workshops, current literature and in-service meetings to enhance treatment skills
• Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements
• Possess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light Policies and Procedures
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
• HIPAA - Level 1 access to Clinical Records

• Must possess a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in the Behavioral Science (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Addiction Studies) with significant course work in substance abuse treatment.
• Must possess Addiction Counselor Certification (FAODP/MAFE)
• Must possess MCBAP appropriate certification (CAADC, CADC-M, CADC) or approved MCBAP Development Plan
• Minimum 18 months experience working in the field of substance abuse plus at least the equivalent of a 6 month Masters level internship in the field of substance abuse
• Possess American Society of Addiction Medicine Training or receive training within one year of employment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, and Email
• Experience using Electronic Medical Records systems preferred
• Possess good communication skills and teamwork skills
• Basic Computer skills
• T.B Test and police clearance required