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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Chemical
Dependency Treatment Counselor
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Through
individual and group counseling, assists clients in mobilizing their resources
so they can participate in the exploration of a problem and its ramifications,
considers clients’ attitudes and feelings, and develops alternative solutions to
support informed decision making.
Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:
Prepares and maintains a confidential, accurate, organized, and updated case file for each assigned client.
Determines an applicant’s appropriateness for services using the DSM-IV-TR/ICD 10 criteria for substance abuse and/or dependence.
Assists with intake documentation as necessary (i.e., consent for treatment, consents to release information, initial assessment, etc.) and maintains this information in the case file.
Effectively orients clients to the facility as needed by explaining issues including, but not limited: rule infractions that may result in termination, the hours of service availability, clients’ rights and the grievance procedure, and costs for which they may be responsible.
Uses the appropriate forms and instrumentation to assess clients’ strengths and weaknesses and develops, with the clients’ participation, treatment plans to address identified problems.
With clients, ranks problems identified in the assessment process, establishes immediate and long term goals, and determines the treatment process and resources to be utilized.
Identifies and explores problems and their ramifications with attention to the clients’ associated attitudes and feelings. With the clients’ participation, examines alternative solutions and develops plans of action.
Coordinates the delivery of service provisions and acts as an advocate in accessing other needed services.
Identifies and responds to crises that may negatively impact treatment and, where possible, uses the negative events to enhance treatment efforts.
Provides clients education through didactic lectures, the use of audio and visual equipment and reading materials. Informs clients about self-help groups and other community resources.
Maintains familiarity with community resources and their limitations, the procedures for making referrals, and the confidentiality requirements inherent to the referral process so that community resources are used to benefit clients.
Complies with documentation requirements as outlined in program policies and procedures for activities (i.e., assessments, treatment plans, treatment procedures, and discharge summaries) and in the preparation of required reports.
Recognizes the need for case consultation by participating in case reviews, maintaining contact with referring professionals and seeking assistance in matters that exceed the Counselor’s level of expertise and/or scope of practice
If credentials permit, signs off on treatment plans and assessments for staff that are in a training status.
Identifies program needs and suggests improvements to the Counselor Coordinator and/or Program Manager.
Acts as a resource to “team” members.
Assists the Counselor Coordinator and/or Program Manager in managing staffing adjustments.
Effectively acts as a representative of the Agency at court and community proceedings.
Manages time and organizes work demands appropriately.
Continues professional training and stays current in professional development.
Maintains licensure and/or certification required for job assignment.
Ensures clients’ rights are upheld. Maintains client and staff confidentiality according to Agency policies and procedures; state law; and federal regulations to include Confidentiality on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients Records, 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164.
Attends staff meetings and required training sessions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular work schedule of 40 hours per week.
STRENGTH RATING/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk
and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather
conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School
diploma or equivalent required. Certification/licensure and the ability to
establish rapport with chemically dependent individuals required. Must possess
excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with regulations
governing the disclosure of client information and storage of client records
required. Must be willing to adhere to the Counselor’s Code of Ethics and
demonstrate a positive attitude regarding the disease concept of addiction.
Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside
contacts, and a diverse client population.
SUPERVISED BY:
Clinical Director or designee
SUPERVISES:
No One