Sr. Substance Abuse Counselor

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Senior Substance Abuse Counselor for the Coastal Alabama Area Command, located in Mobile, Alabama.

About this opportunity:

• Supervises and monitors the day-to-day activities of an assigned program in the federal residential and other substance abuse programs.
• Maintains case-load of consumers based on workload, staff needs and enrollment in program.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date electronic case notes, consumer records and reports.
• Utilizes evidence-based counseling techniques including but not limited to motivational interviewing, 12 Step counseling, cognitive therapy techniques.
• Sends monthly reports to Probation Officers as required; makes frequent court appearances.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:

• Working knowledge of group dynamics, disease concept of addiction, Twelve Step recovery program and relapse prevention.
• Skilled in interpersonal relations and crisis intervention.
• Ability to prepare & maintain accurate complete case notes & records.

What we are looking for in you:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Behavioral Science or a related field or Qualifies as a QSAP I or II.
• And certified as a substance abuse counselor through NAADAC or AADAA.
• Licensed as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW, or ability to achieve certification within first 24 months of employment.
• And two years clinical experience in the substance abuse or mental health field or any equivalent experience.

For full job details, benefits information, and to apply for the position, visit our careers website at:

The Salvation Army exists to meet human need wherever, whenever and however we can. Our presence in the Southern U.S. serves communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC (National Capital) & West Virginia and is part of a global mission to do good.