*Hiring for Inpatient & Outpatient*

Nucleus Healthcare is looking for compassionate, dedicated Substance Abuse Counselors to guide our client's patients to a life free from addiction, and into lasting, meaningful recovery.

As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you'll be a part of our client’s mission of helping people jumpstart their recovery. Your clinical and social work expertise will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement evidence-based techniques while making a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities. Our client’s Substance Abuse Counselors pave the way in various therapy settings, teach patients to overcome the past, and provide the skills and strategies needed to overcome addiction.

The Substance Abuse Counselor plans direct and coordinates therapeutic programs for patients in our substance abuse treatment centers. Inspire and motivate clients and help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.

As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will:

• Be a part of a positive, solutions-focused team looking to help those struggling with the disease of addiction.
• Work in an exciting, fast-paced treatment environment.
• Enjoy our engaging, positive culture.
• Constantly learn and establish your clinical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Inspire and motivate clients to help them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.
• Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment.
• Assist clients to develop treatment goals and plans; help identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery.
• Review and recommend treatment options to clients and their families.
• Help clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior.
• Perform individual and group therapy.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Matched 401(k)
• PTO/holidays 
• Continuing education support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Identity theft insurance
• Pet insurance
• Much more!

Education & Experience:

• A Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required.
• Licensure as an LPC, LCPC, LSW, LCSW, or LMHC is preferred.
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender-specific issues.
• A certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) is preferred.

About Nucleus Healthcare

At Nucleus Healthcare, our mission is to empower the people who power healthcare. We specialize in Human Capital Management, healthcare & life sciences staffing, recruiting, recruitment marketing, employer branding, retention and talent management solutions. Our belief is that when people thrive, the businesses they work for thrive, and we take pride in walking the walk not only for our clients, but for our own team as well.

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