Under general supervision, provides clinical assessment, counseling, drug education and case management for substance abuse clients in accordance with government and department standards. Provides general orientation and supervision for Substance Abuse Counselor I s as needed. Responds to the unique needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients as the need arises.

Counselor for UAB Montgomery Street Psychiatry Program. Work with Psychiatrist to counsel and treat local homeless population.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts psychotherapy and counseling sessions with clinic patients including group, individual and family sessions.
Maintains knowledge of current professional trends and developments.
Interviews patients, families and significant others to obtain personal history relative to diagnosis and treatment.
Provides psychosocial clinical assessment.
Completes patient documentation according to government and department standards.
Facilitates and reviews individualized treatment plans according to standards.
Provides case management/casework functions.
Perform other duties as assigned

Location: Onsite in Montgomery, AL.

Salary Range: $20.80 - $24.80

Qualifications

Master's degree in Counseling, Mental Health, Social Work or related Human Services field required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Must obtain one of the following licensures within thirty (30) months of eligibility with DMH: a) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC), b) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners c) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy d) Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the Alabama State Board of Social Work e) Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) by Alabama Association of Addiction Counselors Certification Board Examiners

Preferred:

Master in Education, Social work, Mental Health, Nursing or Counseling

Primary Location

: Montgomery Regional Medical Campus

Job Category

: Social Services

Organization

: 310005300 School of Medicine-Montgomery

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

Equal Opportunity Statement: UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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