Pelago is hiring a
Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Summary

The job is for a remote Drug & Alcohol Counselor at Pelago, a leading virtual clinic for substance addictions. The role involves providing counseling to members through various mediums, collaborating with other departments, and holding an active state credential issued from the Washington credentialing board.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience delivering CBT and/or behavioral support for individuals with substance use disorders, including tobacco, alcohol, and/or opioid use disorders
• Either MS/MA and/or BS/BA in a related field
• Proficient with evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Medication Assisted Treatments, and Relapse Prevention
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals from different disciplines, including coaches, physicians and nurses
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to adapt to fast-changing environments
• Ability to prioritize competing work demands
• Technologically proficient and able to swiftly adapt to technological developments
• Hold an active state credential (license/certification) issued from the state of Washington credentialing board
• Hold a relevant credential (license/certification) that is eligible/recognized by a national credentialing body– either the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and/or the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to members on a weekly basis through text-based chat, video calls, and phone calls, to monitor their progress on their recovery journey
• Onboard the users with an initial phone call and complete a multidimensional assessment to gather relevant behavioral health history and symptoms
• Monitor the progress of members and offer therapeutic strategies on how to deal with temptations and cravings
• Be supportive and encouraging to members to help them establish and sustain motivation to change their substance use
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a positive experience for all members and provide valuable feedback to the product development team
• Uphold good standing with your active license(s)/certification(s)
• Attend team meetings and/or case discussions as scheduled

Preferred Qualifications

Bonus: Quantitative/qualitative research experience