Substance Abuse Counselor - Avita Community Partners : Job Details

Position is located in the beautiful Gainesville, GA (one hour north of Atlanta, GA) Children and Adolescents who battle substance abuse need a fun alternative to drugs and alcohol. Kids need a place to socialize and belong. This Behavioral Professional will: Oversee all aspects of an adolescent substance abuse clubhouse. Must be energetic and have a passion for working with teens. Conduct counseling sessions on an individual, group and family basis. Lead groups and family outreach to clients and families in a clubhouse environment. Provide general oversight to consumers while on site Organize and supervise activities such as movie night, board game night, sports night, electronic games, and field trips. Document all services rendered. Candidates must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays (must be available Monday - Friday 11:00 to 7:00 and one Saturday a month). Candidates must also be willing to participate in recreation and leisure activities based on client/group needs.

Minimum Qualifications: CACII (or CADC equivalent) certification from the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) required Bachelor's Degree Must have experience in conducting recreational activities.

• Bilingual a plus.
• Applicants must not have six (6) or more points against his/her driver's license and no driver may have had a suspended or revoked license within the past five years.

Avita offers our staff outstanding benefits! Staff receive:

• 20 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per year with a “cash out” for unused PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday, plus Your Birthday as a Holiday just for you!
• Access to the State Health Benefit Plan and State Flexible Plans (Dental, Vision, Life, and the like)

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