Certified Addiction Specialist
Centennial Mental Health Center Inc.Sterling, CO, USjob_description.job_card.30_days_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionAbility to work well with special populations along with maintaining appropriate boundaries Knowledge of methods of substance use disorder treatment and intervention Knowledge of community resources Skills to serve culturally diverse populations that may have a bearing on service provision Effective written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates effective time management and the ability to multi-task Knowledge of basic computer literacy such as e-mail communication and word processing Ability to work flexible and on-call hours, which may be required Ability to travel within the Center’s service area or to other locations as needed
Job Description
Job Description
Description : POSITION SUMMARY
Provides addiction treatment services independently to clients requiring assistance with substance use disorders in a complete range of duties associated with addiction treatment
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interviews, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate condition of clients
- Formulates programs for treatment and rehabilitation of clients
- Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist clients in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency
- Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for the client
- Refers client to other support services as needed such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services and employment services
- Monitors condition of client to evaluate success of therapy; adapts treatment as needed
- Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with Center standards
- Prepares documents for presentation in court and presents testimony in court
- Participates in meetings and in-services
- Participates in a minimum of 2 hours clinical supervision per month
- Performs other job duties as assigned
Requirements : EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in related health sciences
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified in the State of Colorado as a Certified Addictions Counselor Level 3
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
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Addiction Specialist • Sterling, CO, US