Job description

Position: Substance Abuse Counselor

Reports to: Clinical Director

Program: MAR Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Counselor works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team that provides therapeutic and rehabilitative services, counseling, case management and integrated dual-diagnostic treatment. The team works to address all treatment needs, including crisis management, substance abuse treatment, medication management, physical health treatment, mental health treatment, accessing benefits and entitlements, and other supportive services.

RESPONSIBILITY: Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Counselor carries the responsibility of adequately developing and maintaining a helpful and therapeutic relationship with the members of his/her caseload. Additionally, the Counselor must utilize to the greatest extent possible the internal and external referral resources available to RFS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Counselor must demonstrate the ability to perform the following functions:

1. Provide direct service to individuals. This includes implementing initial treatment plans, providing ongoing therapy, updating treatment plans, continuing stay reviews, counseling case management, and providing crisis intervention services and referrals if needed.

2. Provide a minimum of 1 hour per month of individual counseling for all clients.

3. Provide assigned group sessions weekly.

4. Monitor toxicology screens and work with the Medical Department to adjust privileges according to client track records.

5. Attend all required meetings and trainings accorded to program standards.

6. Participate in regular supervision from the Clinical Supervisor, seeking additional supervision when necessary.

7. Provide coordination and linkage with community agencies.

8. Maintain client records using electronic medical records. Must be documented as required by program standards and funding requirements including documentation of clinical interactions, behavioral health assessments and individual service plans.

9. Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.

10. Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC Policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.

11. Any staff holding specialized certifications should exercise the certification in a clinical setting, i.e., staff processing a QHEIC certification should attend at least 10 hours of HIV training annually and at least 1 test per month (if applicable).

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPENTENCIES:

1. Good listening, interpersonal, and counseling skills. Ability to tailor communication styles in order to make the client feel comfortable.

2. Ability to engage clients in a clinical and respectful manner.

3. Initiative, ability to think of the big picture.

4. Strong Assessment and Treatment Planning skills.

5. Pharmacology of acute, chronic, and withdrawal effects of drug use.

6. Understanding of/able to interpret results of urine screens and toxicology tests.

7. Understanding of Hepatitis, TB, and other communicable diseases of this population.

8. Understanding of mental illness issues of this population.

9. Understanding of internal and external medical and supportive services.

10. Cultural competency and sensitivity.

11. Fast, accurate documentation skills.

12. Effective oral and written communication skills.

OTHER REQUIRED ABILITIES:

1. Spanish fluency, bicultural applicants strongly preferred.

2. Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients, and groups.

3. Desire to learn new skills.

4. Knowledge of community and social service agencies.

5. Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.

6. Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The Counselor must be able to successfully perform essential functions of this job including carrying charts to and from their offices/desk, preparing for group activities that may include moving chairs and or tables, carrying bags/boxes of food, or decorating group activity areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees are responsible for informing their supervisor of any invisible disability or medical restrictions that limit physical capability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There may be occasions that call for an employee to carry out duties at other agency offices. Traveling to and from meetings is required as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALITIFCATIONS:

1. IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor (CADC) Preferred.

2. If not CADC certified, employees must obtain certification within the first two years of employment.

3. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. If not, then an Associated Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field is acceptable. High School degree with substance abuse experience may also be considered.

4. As evidenced by previous work experience, academic background, and in-service or equivalent trainings, the BHC shall demonstrate a strong understanding of how to:

• Identify precipitating events;

• Gather histories of mental, emotional, and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts;

• Assess family, social, and work relationships;
• Conduct a mental status assessment;
• Write and implement or supervise implementation of a treatment plan;
• Provide mental health treatment and rehabilitative services within one’s scope of practice;
• Must meet Corporate Compliance privileging requirements as required by FTCA;
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, TB Test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit;
• Physical ability to bend, squat, kneel, twist, reach, pull, and lift heavy
• Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CADC (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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