Counselor - SUDC (Part-Time)
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About the job
What You’ll Do
The SUDC Counselor performs assessments, as well as plans and provides treatment and case management for clients with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring disorders (CODs).
- Conduct assessments, including participating in the development of diagnostic impressions for SUDs or Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).
- Create treatment plans for SUDs and CODs, including initial, ongoing, continuity of care, discharge, and planning for relapse prevention.
- Make referrals.
- Service coordination and case management for SUDs and CODs.
- Provide counseling with individuals with SUDs and CODs.
- Facilitate SUD and COD specific groups.
- Collaborate and assist the supervisor in identifying programming and training needs. Work in collaboration with the national clinical team to expand programming and training to fulfill current needs.
- Provide education for clients, family, and community.
- Timely completion of documentation (may include assessments, treatment plans, progress and group notes, discharge summary) according to established standards.
- Comply with professional and ethical responsibilities.
- Comply with supervisory requirements and responsibilities as outlined by the local certification or licensure agency.
- Support and collaborate with recovery community members to provide on-site, off-site, and virtual community support meeting opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Education, Experience, License Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a health and human services counseling field, with an emphasis on alcohol and drug studies, preferred.
- Current Certification as SUDC Counselor in the state in which services are provided.
From Newport Healthcare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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