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Addiction Counselor
Summary
Title:Addiction Counselor
ID:5730-5
Department:Clinical
Location:Westhampton Beach
Description

Full Time Position: $21.00-$38.00hr

Benefits Available for Full Time Employees:

  • Generous Paid Time Off Policy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Other Voluntary Benefits
  • Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Program (401k)
  • 8 Paid Holidays

MAIN FUNCTION:                

  • To be responsible for the direct treatment of an assigned caseload of clients who are addicted to alcohol or any other moodaltering substances.
  • User role(s) information systems access as assigned, where applicable
  • This position is classified as Essential for emergency closure purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides group counseling to an assigned caseload.
  • Provides individual counseling as clinically necessary.
  • Designs and implements treatment plans and treatment plan reviews.
  • Generates referral source progress reports.
  • Conducts lectures, seminars, workshops, and taskoriented groups.
  • Maintains contact with referral sources, including EAP’s, probation, parole and outpatient treatment providers, etc.
  • Initiates Discharge Planning and makes appropriate referrals when necessary.
  • Participates in all scheduled Case Conferencing and Discharge Planning meetings for treatment review of clients.
  • Attends biweekly individual supervision and bi-weekly group supervision.
  • Participates in staff meetings.
  • Completes all required consent for release of information forms.
  • Conduct Peer Review monthly.
  • Enter progress notes and other clinical documentation as needed into the EMR.
  • Responsible for approving qualified family members for attendance in the Family Program.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Intake, Screening & Assessment
  • Referral
  • Treatment Planning & Review
  • Group Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Client Education
  • Reporting & Record Keeping
  • EMR Documentation
  • Proficient in computer usage including EMR System, Microsoft Outlook and other information systems.
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Mental Status Exam
  • Consultation with other Professionals
  • Age Specific Clinical Skills – Adolescent
  • Age Specific Clinical Skills Geriatric

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed Qualified Health Professional (CASAC, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC), plus one year of full-time paid experience in substance abuse treatment.

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