Substance Abuse Counselor I - Substance Abuse Center

Position Description:

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday

• Thursday, 9am

• 8pm

Work Location: Psychiatry, Substance Abuse Center

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Under general supervision, provides counseling, drug education and case management for substance abuse clients in accordance with government and department standards. Responds to the unique needs of adolescent patients as the need arises.

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or other Behavioral Health field.

Preferred: Two years of clinical experience is highly desired.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:

Required: Must be able to obtain an Addiction Counselor Certification within thirty (30) months of eligibility with DMH.

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.