Registered AOD Counselor I – All Shifts

• Assist with participant screenings, intakes, and orientations.
• Support group facilitation and participant engagement with supervision.
• Provide supportive counseling and help participants stay involved in treatment.
• Prepare draft documentation for review, including progress notes and treatment updates.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to coordinated care.
• Maintain a professional, recovery-focused environment.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with participants in accordance with agency policies and ethical standards.
• Complete documentation in real time or within required timeframes to support quality care, billing accuracy, and compliance with program expectations.
• Ensure all documented services meet billing requirements and accurately reflect the service provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Alcohol and other Drug Technician (RADT) under a certifying body.
• Enrolled in or beginning required SUD coursework.
• Must complete 80 hours of SUD education within 6 months of the effective date of RADT credential.
• Must exhibit the emotional maturity, resilience, and the interpersonal skills required to engage respectfully and effectively with individuals in recovery, and to support group dynamics in a diverse treatment community.
• Candidates who identify as being in recovery must demonstrate at least one (1) year of continuous sobriety.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in participant engagement, supportive counseling, and documentation within a recovery-focused environment. Proficient in maintaining professional boundaries and compliance with agency policies and ethical standards.