Substance Abuse Counselor

Job overview

The Substance Abuse Counselor role is onsite in Indianapolis, IN. Compensation is not specified. The position supports a behavioral health program within Advanced Recovery Systems, an organization focused on addiction, substance abuse, and mental health treatment. The counselor provides group therapy and evidence-based curriculum, assesses patients for substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, and contributes to treatment planning and aftercare coordination. The role supports patients’ treatment goals and continuity of care through collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and required documentation.

What you'll do

• Develop and provide daily group therapy using program curriculum
• support group attendance and participation
• use substance-use and co-occurring therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques
• assess patients for substance use disorders, safety risks, and co-occurring mental health disorders
• support aftercare planning
• participate in treatment plan reviews and quality improvement
• complete required clinical documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substance abuse counselor

indianapolis in

behavioral health

addiction treatment

group therapy

evidence-based curriculum

co-occurring disorders

treatment planning

aftercare planning

high school diploma required

cpr-aed

first aid

401(k)

medical and dental benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), paid time off, medical, dental, and vision.

Why this role

High school diploma required; a behavioral health bachelor’s or master’s degree is preferred. State SUD certification is required when education is equivalent to high school or bachelor’s level; CPR-AED and First Aid certifications are required. Benefits include 401(k), paid time off, medical, dental, and vision.

About the employer

The Recovery Village is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.