Addictions Counselor - Grace Medical Center - A.C.T.

JOB SUMMARY

Counsels substance use disorder patients, and provides therapeutic interventions and treatment to facilitate recovery.

IDENTIFIES AND ASSESSES PATIENT NEEDS

• Identifies and assesses patient needs based on referral information and comprehensive behavioral assessment.
• Completes or reviews comprehensive behavioral assessment and other evaluation tools with patient.

ONGOING ASSESSMENT AND RECOVERY PLAN MODIFICATION

• Provides ongoing assessment of the patient throughout the course of treatment and modifies recovery plan accordingly.
• Develops initial and ongoing recovery plan with patient based on comprehensive behavioral assessment, patient input, and other relevant information.

COUNSELING AND TREATMENT

• Counsels individuals and groups on both a scheduled and a crisis intervention basis to achieve treatment goals and objectives.
• Provides clinical interventions for complicated addicted patients who may also have HIV/AIDS, chronic medical problems, and/or a psychiatric disorder.
• Counsels individuals and groups on both a scheduled and a crisis intervention basis to achieve treatment goals and objectives.
• Coordinates care of patient with necessary resources.

COORDINATES CARE AND OUTSIDE SERVICES

• Establishes contact with outside agencies such as lawyers, probation officers, caseworkers, etc., as required to facilitate patient recovery.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, outpatient therapists, and addictions counselors for input regarding course of treatment.
• Refers patients to outside services, when needed.

DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING

• Documents all work as dictated by program policy, regulatory agencies, and insurance carriers.
• Records all interactions with and about patients including individual and group sessions, phone contacts, changes in goals and objectives, etc.
• Maintains statistics required for the preparation of monthly reports for internal and external monitoring, such as number of counseling sessions, number of patients, program terminations, etc.
• Completes all paperwork and on-line submission of clinical information for charge reimbursement in a comprehensive and timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1 year of behavioral health counseling experience required; 3+ years of experience preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• ADT license in Maryland is required for consideration.
• Must earn an Associate's Degree and CSC-AD or higher licensure within 2 years of employment.
• Valid MD Driver's License required and clearance by the LBH Fleet Safety Department to operate vehicles.