Description

The Salvation Army ATS is seeking to fill a full-time Detox Counselor position. Under the Detox Clinical Supervisor, the Detox Counselor is responsible for providing Social Detox clients with the clinical services necessary to realize a safe detoxification from alcohol and other drugs. Provides screening, admission, discharge, and referral services to Detox clients. Provides individual counseling and conducts alcohol education and skill building sessions designed to motivate the Detox client to seek treatment. Handle crises and client issues for all ATS clients.

Minimum of one-year experience providing substance abuse treatment services, emergency medical services, or CNA. Must demonstrate measurable progress annually toward obtaining either a CSAC or a master’s degree in behavioral health science. Knowledge of community resources and ability to communicate effectively with outside agencies. Ability to relate comfortably and supportively with intoxicated persons; function as a team member; respond calmly and efficiently to stressful situations and crises; and keep accurate records. Must have current CPR/First Aid Training.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)