Substance Use Disorder Center - Adult Residential Counselor

Job Summary : Substance Abuse Counselor

Responsible for counseling clients and / or families with alcohol and drug dependency

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform client assessments / screenings as required
• Develop and implement a plan of treatment and aftercare plans for the client and / or family
• Evaluate client progress and revise treatment plan, as needed
• Provide client and family education about addiction, the recovery phase, and relapse prevention techniques
• Knowledgeable of community resources available for clients and families
• Assume case management responsibilities for assigned clients
• Demonstrate the ability to perform crisis intervention
• Present client cases for discussion with the multidisciplinary team
• Develop, implement, and coordinate educational classes and therapy programs
• Maintain referral source and responds appropriately
• Responsible for client, staff, and self-safety at all times
• Maintain client records
• Documentation meets standards and policies
• Treat clients / families with respect and dignity
• Perform all aspects of client care in an environment that optimizes client safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors
• Communicate with physicians and / or nurses in a clear and concise manner
• Maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments
• Function as a mentor for student interns
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and organizes; functions well during stressful and / or emergency situation
• Stay current with new techniques, advances through seminars, conferences, continuing educating classes, professional societies, and journals etc.
• Uses two identifiers for each client served to ensure identification
• Perform other duties as assigned

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