Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. As a Substance Abuse Counselor, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals overcome their substance abuse issues and achieve long-term recovery. Your expertise and guidance will provide support to patients as they navigate the challenges of addiction.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct patient assessments to determine the severity of substance abuse issues

- Develop personalized treatment plans based on individual needs

- Provide individual and group counseling sessions to address underlying causes of addiction

- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary

- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients

- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations

- Stay up-to-date with current research and best practices in substance abuse treatment

- Provide education and support to patients' families to promote understanding and recovery

- The counselor documents a client interactions using ICAnotes according to the programs timetable.

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of social work principles and practices

- Proficient in coding systems such as ICD-10 for accurate documentation

- Understanding of behavioral health theories and interventions

- Ability to conduct thorough patient assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans

- Experience with individual and group counseling techniques

- Familiarity with medical records management and confidentiality protocols

- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and adherence to privacy standards

- Proficiency in various psychotherapy modalities for effective treatment

- Understanding of applied behavior analysis principles for behavior modification

JOB DUTIES:

Individual Session.

Group facilitation.

EHR Documentation ( Tx plans, D/C summary, Interpretive summary, BioPsychSocial, & Progress notes).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

CAC-AD or CSC-AD Status preferred.

Alcohol and Drug Counselor Trainee may also apply.

Education -

Bachelor's Degree preferred

AA Degree may apply

Must be able to:

Provide effective substance abuse treatment.

Maintains case documentation and tracking.

Collaborates with primary care providers and referring agencies.

Provides outreach, linkage and/or reports to health, social, legal and funding departments and agencies as required.

SUMMARY OF WORK RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate ability to effectively engage clients with substance abuse issues.

Responsible for intakes and assessments, problem identification, treatment planning, recording progress notes, and developing discharge plans, review of continuing care plans.

Completion of progress notes with signatures and proper time documentation.

EXPERIENCE:

2 years of experience as a Certified Alcohol and Drug counselor preferred

If you are passionate about helping individuals overcome substance abuse issues and making a positive impact on their lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing quality care and support to those in need.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Medical specialties:

Addiction Medicine

Psychiatry

Schedule:

4 hour shift

8 hour shift

Day shift

Evening shift

Monday to Friday

Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

Columbia, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In personCompany Description

At Arise Health Clinic, our mission is to empower individuals to overcome mental health challenges, improve their quality of life, and foster resilience. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our clients and the community.