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Job Summary : Substance Abuse Counselor

Responsible for counseling clients and/or families with alcohol and drug dependency

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Perform client assessments/screenings as required

· Develop and implement a plan of treatment and aftercare plans for the client and/or family

· Evaluate client progress and revise treatment plan, as needed

· Provide client and family education about addiction, the recovery phase, and relapse prevention techniques

· Knowledgeable of community resources available for clients and families

· Assume case management responsibilities for assigned clients

· Demonstrate the ability to perform crisis intervention

· Present client cases for discussion with the multidisciplinary team

· Develop, implement, and coordinate educational classes and therapy programs

· Maintain referral source and responds appropriately

· Responsible for client, staff, and self-safety at all times

· Maintain client records

· Documentation meets standards and policies

· Treat clients/families with respect and dignity

· Perform all aspects of client care in an environment that optimizes client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors

· Communicate with physicians and/or nurses in a clear and concise manner

· Maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments

· Function as a mentor for student interns

· Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and organizes; functions well during stressful and/or emergency situation

· Stay current with new techniques, advances through seminars, conferences, continuing educating classes, professional societies, and journals etc.

· Uses two identifiers for each client served to ensure identification

· Perform other duties as assigned

Regulatory Requirements:

· Master’s Degree in a related field and/or an active National Certification in addiction

· Minimum of two years training and/or clinical experience in substance abuse counseling desired

· Within four years will have obtained licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor or actively pursuing higher education degree

· Valid Driver’s License required

· Personal cell phone will used for two factor authentication

Language Skills:

· Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing

· Additional languages preferred

Skills:

· Basic computer knowledge

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Knowledge of chemical dependency and the skill to effectively counsel individuals in treatment

· A minimum of two years’ continuous sobriety and active participation in a 12 Step program (if in recovery); ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals and respond to inquiries an issues with tact and good judgment; writing ability to maintain accurate records; verbal communication skills to make effective presentations and lead groups; ability to interface with persons inside and outside the agency and promote a positive image for CADAS.

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