Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselor - International

ASACS Counselor - The Azores, Portugal

Position Overview:
This position develops and implements a community-based adolescent substance abuse prevention and treatment program. This essential prevention and education role includes classroom education for adolescents, in-service training to community agencies, community education, screening for and facilitation of prevention support groups for youth from high risk environments, and participation in community awareness campaigns.

Counselor Duties Include:


Intake, screening, assessment and management of case load
Provide AOD training and specialized education on a variety of topics
Treatment planning, discharge, records management and continuing care planning for case load
Participation in quality assurance
Case record management and documentation
Securing and maintaining written referral agreements with all community agencies, briefing referral agencies about the ASACS program.
REQUIREMENTS
Required Skills Include:

At least 2 years of full time experience in treatment of adolescent substance abuse
3 years of full time clinical experience
Valid state clinical license in social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counselor license
The possession of or eligibility for a state or national alcohol and drug counseling (AOD) certification
Candidates must be creative and skilled in prevention education, community referral agreements, and program marketing
Applicants must possess strong public speaking and public relations skills. No foreign language skills required.

SAIC provides a generous benefits package including:
Full Health and Dental
401k with Company Matching Funds
Compensated Relocation Expenses
Comprehensive Leave and Holidays