Domestic Violence/SUDS Counselor

During times when individuals or their families may feel there is no help, Emergence Addiction and Behavioral Therapies can help the most. We are passionately committed to providing ethical and professional services to the community during crisis and every day.

Are you looking for a dynamic career filled with opportunity? Emergence is the place where you will make a difference. Our organization, through collaboration, integrity, and inclusion strives to provide comprehensive outpatient treatment for mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and problem gambling. We are looking for our next Domestic Violence/SUDS Counselor who can absorb and honor our journey thus far while providing robust enhancements for the future. If you have curiosity, drive, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to help others, we encourage you to apply. Emergence will provide you with ongoing training opportunities, amazing benefits, generous paid time off, space and time for professional development, and a supportive team to partner with. We hold opportunity, collaboration, and inclusion as inherent characteristics of our core values.

Emergence is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Domestic Violence/SUDS Counselor to help clients identify and change underlying pro-abuse beliefs while also teaching additional self-awareness, self-management, and interpersonal skills. This position offers cross training as a SUDS counselor, including helping you obtain a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor). EMERGENCE is willing to train the right person.

Hiring Bonus: $3,500. $1,500 paid on your first regular paycheck, $2,000 after 6 months.

Domestic Violence Counselor Position Highlights:

• Salary non-exempt position, 40 hours per week
• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid training and continuing education
• Supportive, collaborative work environment

Domestic Violence Counselor Responsibilities: The Domestic Violence Counselor provides counseling and case management services for adults.

• Independently supports daily management of treatment activities
• Collaborates with the supervisory staff and Program Director, other senior staff members, and other counselors in building and maintaining an engaging treatment environment that motivates clients to focus on problematic behaviors and teaches clients more productive coping strategies
• Assesses the psychosocial functioning of assigned clients and develops individualized treatment plans
• Apprises team members of specific treatment plans and intervention strategies so that therapeutic consistency can be maintained
• Leads treatment groups according to agency treatment guidelines
• Develops discharge/aftercare plans and makes appropriate referrals for follow-up care
• Documents relevant clinical information including treatment plans, treatment reviews, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Provides crisis intervention services, information, and referrals to clients and their family
• Provides motivational counseling to clients to encourage participation in family support programs
• Teaches specialized treatment concepts to client groups according to agency treatment schedule
• Provides complete and accurate written and oral formats regarding the course of treatment to families, referral sources, and legal representatives.

Domestic Violence Counselor Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CADC-R OR ability to become certified within two years from date of hire
• Desire to help people suffering addiction achieve long-term recovery
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Domestic Violence Counselor Preferred Qualifications:

• CADC -I, CADC-II
• Associates Degree in Chemical Dependency, Social Service or related field
• Previous experience working with substance use disorder
• Previous experience working with justice involved clients

Domestic Violence Counselor Salary Range:

$41,000 to $50,000 depending on education and experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Complete applications include a cover letter with 3 references and a resume.

For questions: hr@4emergence.com

EMERGENCE is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with lived experience of substance use disorder and/or criminal justice involvement are encouraged to apply, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, living with disability.

Current Openings for Domestic Violence/SUDS Counselor Jobs at Emergence