Substance Use Counselor (Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program)

Substance Use Counselor (Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program)

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Overview

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health (HRBH) provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness; substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.

HRBH substance use programs promote recovery, self-sufficiency and help individuals learn how to manage life issues and day-to-day living without the use of mood or mind-altering substances or drugs. HRBH substance use services lead to a path of recovery by offering one-to-one, group, and family counseling. HRBH areas of expertise include best practice interventions on abstinence from illicit chemical use to address substance use and depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, poor impulse control, and negative patterns of thought and behavior that are counterproductive to living a healthy and fulfilled life.

Responsibilities

• Conduct groups, individual counseling and psychoeducation as delineated via program licensure by Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) / Health Facility Regulation (HFR).
• Follow established guidelines in the Program Plan.
• Complete Service Plan Developments, and all other supporting assessments, including UDS, and documentation for individuals.
• Maintain a caseload of individuals ensuring compliance with policies and procedures re : documentation and services are provided per the individual's treatment plan recommendations.
• Follow-up calls with referrals and participation in treatment / consultation / clinical team meetings.
• Complete monthly Treatment Plan reviews and discharge / transition of persons served, as clinically indicated.
• Other duties as assigned.

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