Addictions Counselor

Apply for the position, Addictions Counselor, with Saint Francis Ministries today or contact Melanie Haxton for more information. Posted Oct 27, 2026.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides counseling services to individuals, groups, and families. Participates in assessment and treatment planning as appropriate. Documents all services provided and other significant behavior or incidents. Serves as a role model and source of feedback to the client. Intervenes in crisis situations using the approved Mandt System Maintains alcohol and drug standard operating procedures manual and assists with ADAS manual. Explores ADAS or other finding opportunities. Duties may include direct supervision of youth and other milieu activities as assigned. Provides structure, discipline and security as outlined the by individual plan of care to meet the needs of the client. Communicates with all staff members and shares appropriate information with appropriate staff about outcome findings. Involves staff members, when possible, in appropriate activities. Reports and maintains a referral log for patients. Capable of being on call for emergency transportation. Reports critical incidents to DCF verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours. Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all term of the contract between Saint Francis Ministries and DCF. Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels. Ensures clients’ rights are protected. Makes sure all clients have received their rights and maintains a signed copy in each resident file. Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures 

Requirements:
 
  • Prefer Master’s degree in Human Services field.
  • Licensed as an addiction counselor with BSRB.
  • Temp license is accepted with the expectation that a plan is developed to test for a permanent license is developed within the first 30 days of employment
  • Prefer two years’ experience in alcohol and/or drug abuse field.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must pass drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check and an Adult Registry check.
  • FBI Fingerprint check
  • Lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
  • Must have valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
 
 
  • Prefer one year experience in alcohol and/or drug abuse field or human services.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Must pass an MVR, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check.
  • FBI Fingerprint Check
  • Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
 
Addictions Counselor
Full Time
Melanie Haxton
Oct 27, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
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