SUD Counselor (Residential Home)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION :

The Registered SUD Counselor at Tatum Psychology Employment Group will provide ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual client needs while enhancing the quality of patient management and satisfaction. The Registered SUD Counselor will promote the continuity of care through integrating individualized case management, weekly reviews, and discharge planning. The Registered SUD Counselor will act as the central receiver of pertinent clinical data, and work closely with the Program Manager in the formulation of treatment planning, immediately responding to a crisis and planning for the needs of clients to ensure efficacy of service delivery. The Registered SUD Counselor must be flexible and able to come in while on call for an emergency and be open to schedule changes when required.

Work Schedule : Tuesday-Saturday 8 : 30am- 5 : 00pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Client Care and Clinical Services

• Completes admissions / intakes for new clients.
• Assess and make recommendations regarding client’s level of care.
• Makes recommendations regarding continuing and aftercare.
• Follow up and monitor aftercare recommendations.
• Conduct family meetings.
• Crisis intervention.
• Conduct daily educational and / or experiential client groups.
• Create and implement clients’ schedule into program and communicate client’s needs.
• Coordinator admissions and discharge with the Program Manager.

2. Documentation and Compliance

3. Communication and Collaboration

4. Program Support and Development

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS :

The description of job functions reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal duties, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Employees who hold this position may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

1. EDUCATION : High School Diploma or GED.

2. LICENSURE : Current registration through a drug and alcohol credential from a DHCS-recognized institution.

3. RELATED EXPERIENCE : Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ experience as a case manager.

4. SKILLS : Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

5. OTHER EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Proficient in English Language

2. Proficient communicator

WORKING CONDITIONS :

1. Work settings vary from offices, program sites, and stakeholder locations

2. Travel modes can include the use of company or personal transportation