Counselor (per diem)

About Us

We're more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We're a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs.

The Counselor provides substance abuse counseling and case management including assessment, treatment, and aftercare planning in accordance with established performance standards. It is essential that this person contributes as a team member to produce an environment conducive to the successful treatment of patients.

Rate of Pay: $20.00 per hour, with enhanced shift and weekend differentials.

Shift: 12:00pm to 8:00pm

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Counselor will provide counseling services to clients assigned; intervene and provide crisis intervention and management.
• The Counselor will provide educational groups to include life skill training, substance abuse education and relapse prevention, per program schedule.
• Communicate program philosophy, goals, and procedures to clients.
• The Counselor will conduct screening, intake, and assessment of potential clients for appropriate placement. Provide referrals for alternative programming when necessary.
• Participate in planning, developing, and scheduling of program activities.
• Counselors provide on-going assessment, development and implementation of treatment plans, counseling and on-going referrals when needed. Communicate to the next shift counselor/charge person any pertinent observations.
• The Counselor will participate in on-going supervision, staff training, and staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• CAC, CADC, LADC 2, or the capacity to test and certify as CAC
• Bachelor's degree in social services or similar discipline, preferred.
• Addiction counseling experience required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, medical providers, and other staff.