Substance Abuse Counselor Job at GA_SJHS Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services, Inc. in Atlanta

What You Will Do: Conduct screening, intake, orientation, assessment, and recovery planning for patients. Provide direct counseling, case management, and crisis intervention to clients. Offer client education, referrals, reporting, and record‑keeping in compliance with state standards. Collaborate with the Behavioral Health Manager to ensure comprehensive clinic coverage. Provide clinical supervision and oversight for site Addiction Counselors, including case presentations and consultations. Participate in community outreach events 3-4 times annually to promote health and wellness.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field. Current certification as an Addiction Counselor by the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia, or National Addiction Counselors Association. Minimum of five years of experience working with the target population, including three years of supervisory experience. Bilingual skills are preferred. Position Highlights and BenefitsDay-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!) Opportunity to get paid daily - through DailyPay Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE! Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network. Fast response interview times and job offers. Ministry/Facility InformationMercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprised of 300 plus colleagues, is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals across all demographics. Rooted in the Mercy Philosophy, we prioritize respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence in all aspects of care delivery. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.