Dual Diagnosis Counselor

CaroMont Health

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Gastonia, NC
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

LCAS LicenseBLS CertificationMaster's degree

Job overview

CaroMont Health is hiring a Dual Diagnosis Counselor. The Dual Diagnosis Counselor assesses, counsels, educates, and provides therapeutic interventions for clients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance‑abuse disorders, supporting their treatment and rehabilitation.

Key focus areas include Assess clients with dual diagnosis of psychiatric illness and substance abuse, Counsel individuals and groups using therapeutic interventions, and Educate clients on treatment processes and recovery strategies.

Important skills include Dual Diagnosis Counseling, Diagnostic Criteria Knowledge, Therapeutic Intervention, Group Therapy Facilitation, AA NA 12‑Step Knowledge, and Computer Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Dual Diagnosis CounselingDiagnostic Criteria KnowledgeTherapeutic InterventionGroup Therapy FacilitationAA NA 12‑Step KnowledgeComputer SkillsCommunication Skills

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Human ServicesLCAS LicenseTwo Years Psychiatry ExperienceTwo Years Substance Abuse ExperienceBLS Certification

Full job description

Job Summary: Assessment, counseling, education and a wide range of therapeutic interventions for the treatment and rehabilitation of those clients with a dual diagnosis of psychiatric illness and substance abuse.

Qualifications: Education, formal training and clinical experience working with dual-diagnosed clients. Master’s degree in a related human service field. LCAS (licensed clinical addictions specialist) required upon hire. At least two years of experience to include experience in psychiatry as well as substance abuse. Considerable knowledge of the diagnostic criteria of mental illness/substance abuse as well as appropriate therapeutic intervention used in the treatment and rehabilitation process. Understanding of group therapy, AA, NA, and 12-steps. Computer knowledge and good communication skills essential. Must maintain BLS certification.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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