Job Description

Salary: $23 / Hour As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the SubstanceAbuse Technician assists clients from admission through discharge providingclient support through the extended substance and mental health treatmentprocess. The Substance Abuse Techniciansupervises client's behavior and manage client crisis situations when theyarise. The Substance Abuse Technicianwill serve substance abuse clients in both inpatient and outpatientsettings. Responsibilities: + Provide orientation to new patients to the program + Conduct intake, discharge, assessments, and initial treatment plans + Administer biopsychosocial assessments + Recognizing and monitoring patient development and implement treatment plans + Provide professional counseling and referral services + Other duties assigned Experience: + Prior SUD counseling experience preferred Education: Required: + Technical/other educational training or better in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services or related field + Associates or higher in Psychology or related field Preferred: + Masters or higher in Psychology or related field + Bachelors or higher in Psychology or related field Licenses & Certifications: Preferred: + SUDCC / SUDCC II or III + LPC + ASCW/LCSW + AMFT/LMFT + CADC I, II, or III Qualities: + Thought provoking, enthusiastic, detail oriented, team player, dedicated + Self-starter, goal oriented, ability to make an impact Minimum Requirements: + High school diploma or equivalent required + Previous experience in an addiction treatment facility orexperience working in the substance use disorder and/or mental health fieldpreferred + Current CPR if applicable + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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