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Rainbows End Recovery Center is a residential drug and alcohol treatment facility located in the mountains of central Idaho on the Salmon River near Challis. We were established as a dual-diagnosis treatment center for substance use disorders (SUDS) and mental health disorders such as major depression, generalized anxiety, and PTSD. A typical caseload is between 1-3 clients. The low caseload allows for clinical staff to get to core issues with clients as they transition back to their community.

Substance Abuse Counselor Position will work with the clinical staff in a dual diagnosis in-patient facility that uses an eclectic, holistic approach to recovery from chemical addiction. In addition to the clinical staff, this position will work with the medical and administrative staff as needed to foster superior care for residential client’s. The candidate will have experience and proven success in treating addiction and mental health issues for clients through group, individual, and family therapy. Must be able to pass a criminal history background check through the State of Idaho.

Responsibilities & Duties (listed by priority):

Flexibility is a must for the position. 

• Lead group therapy sessions daily.
• Provide individual counseling to evaluate client’s progress in treatment.
• Orient new clients to treatment and perform assessments.
• Create treatment plans and master problem lists using ASAM’s 6 dimensions.
• Screen potential new clients for appropriateness to treatment in a residential setting.
• Meet with client family members and perform family sessions as the need arises.
• Set up aftercare plans and provide referrals as necessary for discharging clients.
• Must be willing to work weekend hours and as necessary during the day.
• Work with case conceptualization along with other clinical staff.
• Must work effectively with other team members to be trained to meet the following abilities.

Essential Skills

• Must have the ability to utilize effective communication and conflict management skills.
• Experience using Motivational Interviewing techniques preferred and knowledge of CBT.
• Understanding of relapse prevention skills and knowledge of Prochaska’s stages of change.
• Crisis Intervention when applicable.
• Physically able to lead outdoor excursions such as hiking, kayaking, fishing, and pertinent therapeutic experiential activities as planned.
• Case Management
• Utilize trauma-informed principles at all times.

Preferred but not necessary skills

• Knowledge of 12-step mission and purpose.
• Creativity in building unique group interventions based upon one’s skillset.
• Love of outdoors.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits Package:

Health insurance is 100% paid by the company. 

Dental Insurance is paid for employees. Spouse & Familes are allowed to be added to the plan. 

Vision, Life insurance & Short-Term Disability offered. 

Simple IRA- The Company will match an employee’s contribution up to 3%. 

**All benefits require a 90-day probationary period prior to account setup.**

Annual Leave- 80 hours PTO, 40 hours sick leave. Must be an employee for 6 months prior to taking leave. 

Work Schedule: Four-10-hour days preferred. Compensation is based upon clocked hours worked, not billable hours. *Lunch is provided and is a paid hour.*