Substance Use Disorder Counselor

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor provides intake screening, assessments, and support services to youth admitted to Reception and Classification Units within the Department of Juvenile Justice.

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• CADC required within 2 years
• Familiarity with DSM-5 preferred
• Knowledge of chemical abuse and dependence diagnosis criteria
• Knowledge of substance abuse disorders

• →Completes assessment and screening process on youth entering the Reception and Classification Unit as well as any additional youth as assigned
• →Participates in case consultation and planning as assigned
• →Participates in multi-disciplinary staff meetings as assigned
• →Facilitates referral and discharge recommendations
• →Conducts educational and therapeutic groups for youth as assigned
• →Record keeping/documentation for assessment and screening tools as well as assigned group activities
• →Case management and coordination
• →Participates in staff growth and development activities