Addiction Counselor (Norristown)

Immediate need for a talented Addiction Counselor. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Norristown, PA (Onsite) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID : 25-89958

Pay Range : $21 - $25.11 / hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities :

• Work collaboratively with the Primary Care Department, the Integrated Behavioral Health Department, the Outpatient Health Department, and Outreach teams to provide comprehensive care coordination for all MAT program patients.
• Completes intakes / comprehensive assessments for assigned MAT / SUD clients
• Performs follow up, ongoing assessments and notes for MAT / SUD patients.
• Develops a plan for on-going MAT clients specifying objectives and outcome goals
• Collaborate with Behavioral Therapists in coordination of group and individual psychoeducation intervention strategies to assist patients in their wellness plan.
• Provides individual and group treatment to address addictive behaviors by using Evidence Based practices and approaches such as : Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and 12 step group sessions
• Conduct group and schedule individual substance use disorder counseling meetings with patients to assess triggers, cravings, withdrawal symptoms, substance use, motivation to remain in recovery
• Assist the client in developing skills required to achieve sobriety and better enhance his / her abilities to function as a productive member of the community.
• Provides ongoing support for clients in areas of their daily living situation; assist client to build resilience through focusing on interpersonal skills, maintenance of mental needs with particular focus on substance abuse issues, educational needs, connecting to work training, fulfilling their legal obligations in order to remain in the community.
• Facilitates appropriate needed referrals as recommended by BTs and Prescriber to other treatment programs, i.e., detox, inpatient or residential treatment facilities and medical care in conjunction with the client's insurance and primary care provider.
• Meet with patients in program at least monthly to assess any issues. Perform outreach as needed, facilitate transitions of care to different level facilities as needed. Provide support during taper.
• Responsible for overseeing the patient schedule and attending huddles to identify issues / potential new referrals; facilitate patient scheduling in conjunction with PSRs to ensure smooth clinical workflow.
• Attendance and participation in meetings, in-services, educational programs and other activities as deemed appropriate.
• Implement and maintain quality improvement activities related to Primary Care, in collaboration with the Quality Coordinator and the Primary Care Director.
• Assist with Prior Authorizations as needed
• Provides after hours work including : participation in weekly on call phone rotation schedule to permit 24 hour / 7 day a week access to service
• Monitors and reports information to the Manager
• Performs other duties assigned by the Manager

Key Requirements and Technology Experience :

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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