Outpatient Addictions Counselor - Contract Position (56083)
YSS is looking for a empathetic, insightful, and skilled Independent Contractors to serve as Outpatient Addictions Counselors, helping us make a lasting difference in the lives of young people facing substance use disorders.
In this position you will play a vital role in supporting youth navigating substance use challenges by providing assessments for chemical dependency and delivering both individual and group counseling in a safe, respectful, and empowering environment.
What You'll Do...
- Lead Individual and Group Counseling Sessions: Facilitate engaging and therapeutic sessions that offer clients the space to explore challenges, celebrate progress, and provide feedback on the program.
- Empower Client Autonomy: Support each client's right to make their own choices and respectfully help them navigate the natural consequences and reactions to those decisions.
- Develop and Implement Treatment Plans: Collaborate with clients to create personalized treatment plans, and take an active role in putting those plans into action.
- Provide Crisis Intervention: Respond effectively and compassionately to clients experiencing crisis, ensuring safety and emotional support.
- Conduct Educational Programming: Facilitate Substance Abuse Awareness Groups to promote understanding and informed decision-making around substance use and recovery.
This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
Who You Are...
You believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and build a healthier future. You combine clinical expertise with empathy, meeting youth where they are while challenging and encouraging them to move forward. Whether you're conducting assessments, leading counseling sessions, or supporting someone through a difficult moment, you build trust through respect, compassion, and consistency.