Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Eastside Outpatient Services, an outpatient substance abuse treatment center, has an immediate opening for a part-time or full-time Substance Abuse Counselor. This position provides individual and group counseling services to patients of the program in accordance with licensing requirements and clinic guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides individual and group counseling, and discharge planning as appropriately required;
• Provides pre-screening, assessment and substance abuse diagnosis utilizing DSM-V criteria that drives the course of treatment planning;
• Knowledgeable of DSM-V and ASAM Placement Criteria related to substance abuse disorders;
• Prepares patient treatment plans and reviews goals & objectives identified in the treatment plan within designated time frames and in accordance with clients needs;
• Treats all patients similarly, generally able to individualize counseling strategies to meet the unique characteristics of the patient;
• Compiles reports and maintains progress notes in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with regulations;
• Participates in weekly staff meetings and case conferences;
• Attends workshops, conferences, online training and staff development training, seminars on current practices as directed by Supervisor to acquire continuing education in the appropriate field;
• Maintains cooperative relationships with all referral sources and community resources;
• Participates in collaborative community efforts;
• Aware of and follows federal and state laws and agency guidelines regarding the confidentiality of client records;
• Undertakes related duties as assigned;

EDUCATION / TRAINING :

CHARACTERISTICS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :