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Provides counseling services, under direct supervision, as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team caring for alcoholics, addicts and drug abusing persons and their families. Works on specific treatment goals as designed with supervision. Carries out responsibilities with considerable latitude for independent judgment. Fosters and enables a positive work environment by modeling the I CARE values.
Job Responsibility:
Provides counseling services, under direct supervision, as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team caring for alcoholics, addicts and drug abusing persons and their families
Performs Intakes and Assessments
Performs intake evaluations by direct interview of persons applying for treatment
Assesses chemical use history
Assesses patients for symptoms of psychological dependence, motivation for change, personal resources
Gathers family historical data concerning drug and alcohol usage
Prepares oral and written clinical reports
Maintains productivity in accordance with programs and departmental standards
Documentation and Communications
Establishes communication using established rules of confidentiality and laws concerning rights of patients
Provides senior clinical staff with data for its incorporation into diagnostic team assessment
Maintains active case records
Provides Counseling
Demonstrates general working knowledge of psychological, social, spiritual, behavioral, vocational and physical effects of drug/alcohol use
Demonstrates knowledge of the indications and limitations of various treatments for alcoholism and addiction
Shows understanding of the indications and limitations of bioassays for drugs
Maintains a working knowledge of and the ability to work with local and regional services and agencies for alcoholic and drug abuser
Assists and facilitates maintenance of group process
Maintains continuing education in knowledge and skills affecting the discipline of chemical dependency counseling
Reports to clinical supervisor regularly for supervision of all clinical activity
Assist staff in assessing patient’s acting-out behavior and develop a plan of action to help maintain the safety of other patients and staff in clinic
Customer Satisfaction
Assures I CARE values are demonstrated by all staff at all times
Acts as an excellent representative of the unit at departmental, service and institutional meetings
Serves as point person for the management of patient complaints regarding front end operations
Answers correspondence and other inquiries involving the interpretation of University as well as departmental policy
Acts as a liaison with physicians, staff and with other community health, social and government agencies
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: Toxicology screen monitoring
Assess patients for physical, behavioral signs of drug/alcohol use and perform BAC tests as needed
Assisting in coverage based on program need
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to human services and 1 year of related experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in drug/alcohol dependence treatment preferred
Ability to work as a directly supervised co-therapist in group therapy for alcohol/drug dependent persons
Knowledge of legal rights and societal attitudes toward the alcoholic/addicted person in and out of treatment required
Excellent organization, communication skills and attention to details
Demonstrates ability to function independently and effectively, with minimal direction within a diverse workplace
Experience in University/ Hospital settings helpful
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
Ability to think strategically and operationally at the same time
Ability to think critically and systemically
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization
Ability to promote and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Experience with electronic medical records
CASAC Certification upon hire preferred
Nice to have:
Experience in drug/alcohol dependence treatment preferred
Experience in University/ Hospital settings helpful