Recovery Home (Women's) Certified/Registered Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Hourly Rate DOE/Q
Certified Counselor I $24.47-$27.69
Certified Counselor II $26.40-$29.87
Registered Counselor $20.50-$23.20

All probationary, full-time, and part-time MAAC Counselors are eligible for reimbursement of registered and certified counseling credentialing. As part of our team, we are here to support your professional growth from day one! 

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DEFINITION                                                                                                                  
If assigned to the DUI program and/or classroom education - Under direct supervision, the incumbent is responsible for the case management of individuals who have been convicted of offenses for “driving under the influence” of alcohol and/or drugs and who have been sentenced by the Courts to receive treatment services provided by MAAC; performs related duties as assigned.
If assigned to a recovery home program  – Under direct supervision, the incumbent is responsible for the daily operations and residents at a residential recovery home; performs case management functions and provides recovery-oriented treatment and support services to residents; facilitates and conducts one-on-one and group counseling sessions and workshops for residents on a variety of subjects; performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                       
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Screens program applicants for admission or referral to another treatment facility or program.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of applicant substance abuse history, family, health, medical needs, employment and educational background.
• Evaluates and determines program options for applicants with the Program Managers.
• Schedules and conducts applicant interviews; intakes and discharges residents; terminates residents from program as necessary.
• Performs case management record keeping tasks; assists in preparing required program performance reports; maintains and updates center waiting lists; prepares and types correspondence; creates resident files and applicant/resident information.
• Develops, revises and updates individual recovery plans (IRPs) with residents that establish specific treatment goals.
• Regularly meets with residents to track progress and prepares resident progress reports.
• Communicates with parole officers, probation officers, advocates, and lawyers in person or by telephone to discuss residents’ status and progress.
• Prepares exit plans, discharge summaries and certificates of completion for residents who have successfully completed the program; contacts discharged residents for follow-up.
• Conducts and facilitates one-on-one and group counseling sessions and workshops for residents on a variety of subjects, including drug and alcohol education, domestic violence, psychological and physiological effects of substance use and addiction, health education, self-esteem, anger management, relapse prevention, eating disorders and AA/NA step studies.
• Transports residents to appointments, health screenings, and meetings or for emergency purposes; ensures residents go to all required appointments and meetings.
• Logs, dispenses and disposes of prescribed medications for residents.
• Conducts urinalysis drug testin