Addiction Counselor Associate - South Carolina (Part-Time,Remote)
Pelago
- Charleston, SC
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Provide counseling to members on a weekly basis through text-based chat, video calls, and phone calls, to monitor their progress on their recovery journey
- Onboard the users with an initial phone call and complete a multidimensional assessment to gather relevant behavioral health history and symptoms
- Monitor the progress of members and offer therapeutic strategies on how to deal with temptations and cravings
- Be supportive and encouraging to members to help them establish and sustain motivation to change their substance use
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure a positive experience for all members and provide valuable feedback to the product development team
- Uphold good standing with your active license(s)/certification(s)
- Attend team meetings and/or case discussions as scheduled
- Maintain up-to-date availability; we're looking for a commitment of 10 hours per month to begin as a minimum
- Help someone transform their life and the life of their family through their addiction recovery!
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience delivering CBT and/or behavioral support for individuals with substance use disorders, including tobacco, alcohol, and/or opioid use disorders
- Either MS/MA and/or BS/BA in a related field
- Proficient with evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Medication Assisted Treatments, and Relapse Prevention
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals from different disciplines, including coaches, physicians and nurses
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to adapt to fast-changing environments
- Ability to prioritize competing work demands
- Technologically proficient and able to swiftly adapt to technological developments
- Bonus: Quantitative/qualitative research experience
- Hold an active state credential (license/certification) issued from the state of South Carolina credentialing board
- Potential eligible credentials may include: Addiction Counselor Associate
- Preference given for unrestricted credentials i.e. able to work independently, without supervision from a licensed supervisor